Gallagher (comedian)

Gallagher
Gallagher in 2007
Born
Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr.

(1946-07-24)July 24, 1946
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2022(2022-11-11) (aged 76)
Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of South Florida
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actor
Years active1969–2020
Spouses
  • Deedra Kay Higgins
    ​
    (m. 1980)​
  • Geralyn Ann Hines
    ​
    (m. 1988)​
Children2
Websitegallaghersmash.com

Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022),[1] known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop-based and observational style. His signature routine involved the "Sledge-O-Matic", a large mallet-like tool which he used to smash various items, most notably watermelons. For more than 30 years, he played between 100 and 200 shows a year, destroying tens of thousands of melons.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Martin, Douglas (November 11, 2022). "Gallagher, Watermelon-Smashing Comedian, Is Dead at 76". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference THRGallagher was invoked but never defined (see the help page).