Legendary comedian and actor Dick Capri died Dec. 26 at the age of 93.
Capri’s death was confirmed by his son, Jeff, who told TMZ that Capri was diagnosed with a bleeding enlarged aorta that doctors ultimately rendered inoperable because of his age. The famous comedian kept living knowing that his time was quickly coming to an end. He was able to enjoy a heartwarming Christmas with his son, daughter-in-law and his life partner before he passed away. Family members that were unable to join Capri in person in Florida were also included through FaceTime, marking the last time the family was united before his passing.
HOLLYWOOD, FL – JANUARY 25: Dick Capri attends Footlighters Club Roast of Sal Richards at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 25, 2013 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Larry Marano/Getty Images)
Capri’s final moments were filled with love. The family enjoyed food from Capri’s favorite restaurant on Christmas day and the beloved comedian went to bed. He died in his sleep at some point in the early morning of the 26th, according to TMZ.
“The world is not as funny today as it was yesterday,” Jeff said, as he paid tribute to his father. He went on to say his dad truly did it all, and noted that the world lost one of the funniest, most kind people in show business when he passed away.
Capri rose to fame in the early 1970s and played many prominent venues, including Radio City Music Hall, while touring with Engelbert Humperdinck. He played in a number of major resorts in Las Vegas and truly followed his passion.
NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 08: Dick Capri attends the 50th Anniversary of The Frirs Club at The Friars Club New York City November 8 2007 (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage) Getty Images
The famous funny-maker worked alongside some of the biggest stars of the ’60s and ’70s over the course of his decades-long career. His talents spilled over to the Broadway stage in 1991, when Capri co-starred in “Catskills on Broadway.”
His credits also include multiple appearances on national television and performances for two presidents. (RELATED: REPORT: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Comedian Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh Dead At 33)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–OCTOBER 02: Dick Capri roasts Drew Carey when he attends the New York Friar’s Club Celebrity Roast of Drew Carey on October 2, 1998 at the Friar’s Club in New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Friends and fans have taken to social media to pay their final respects to a beloved star that will forever be remembered through the legacy he left behind.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
