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Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute
John Mulrooney, a Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian, late-night host, and former police officer, has died. He was 67.
Mulrooney died suddenly at his home in Coxsackie, New York, on Monday, Dec. 29, according to his obituary. No cause of death was cited.
Mulrooney became a mainstay on the New York comedy scene during the 1980s. He performed at major clubs like the Improv, the Comic Strip, and the Laugh Factory. Fans knew him for his boisterous energy and fearless style, according to USA Today.
He gained popularity with audiences and earned respect from some of the era’s most well-known stand-…
