Rip Taylor, the confetti-tossing actor and comedian, is dead at 84

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Actor and comedian Rip Taylor, known for his over-the-top personality and love of confetti, has died at 84

Taylor was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in the intensive care unit after suffering a seizure last week, Boll said.He was born Charles Elmer Taylor in Washington, D.C., according to Boll. Taylor served in the Korean War and began entertaining then, according to Boll. Taylor's signature became wacky costumes and props, a handlebar mustache and his confetti tosses during the 1970s, according to IMDb.

— David Alan Grier October 6, 2019 "Rest n Peace Mr. Taylor. Loved you, grew up watching you. Thank you for all the laughter you brought me," comedian David Alan Grier posted on Twitter.Taylor's voice was heard on animated films, including"DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp,""Tom and Jerry: The Movie," and"Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico," according to IMDb.

 

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I met Mr. Taylor one night late at a coffee shop inside the Sands Hotel in Vegas. We had a very pleasant little chat. RIP Sir.

Peace on every level for the Family of Rip Taylor and All Near and Dear to him. Healing. Peace on every level for All. Healing. Hold on to Peace

Great guy i seen him at the Holiday House in Pittsburgh Pa.liked him on TV.

RIP TO SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOUL

RIP Rip

At his funeral he's probably going to have confetti fly out of the coffin before his body is lowered into the ground

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RIP

Good Riddance!

Rest In Peace!

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Sad to see a member of our greatest generation pass into history. RIP.

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Rip our smile keeper

If there’s a heaven, hopefully this is the welcome he receives. RIP Rip.

R.I.P.

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Gunned Down In His Prime

I had to make sure it was true on another network, turns out it is true.

R.I.P 😢

Also what died with him is that old time harmless comedy that didnt have to with politics and talentless impressions.

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A good Taylor with a good Mustache.

R.I.P., Mr. Taylor... The MandelaEffect is alive and well, only I'm not misremembering Rip Torn's death). Life is very mysterious.

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Loved his open style and zest. Heavens covered in confetti now

I didn't realize he loved confetti. This explains why he tossed some in 'Amazon Women on the Moon'.

Russell Nathan Martin of the Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind. The old man is alive!

Rip was funny and funny

So funny!! Great comedian! !!

RIP Rip Taylor. Thank you for the laughs! 😔😔

RIP Rip, you will be remembered.

They always come in threes. Baker, Taylor... one more on the way. RIPRIPTAYLOR

How do you explain Rip Taylor to teens today? I mean, dude was funny. But would kids today get the jokes?

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RIP you will be missed

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RIP was funnyAF 🤣

Rip Taylor in the roast scene from AmazonWomenOnTheMoon was one of my favorite moments of the movie.

Loved by everyone. Except the janitors that had to clean up all the friggin’ confetti.

RIP Rip Taylor I hope Robin Williams is there waiting for you at the end of the rainbow bridge. I'll always remember you from DuckTales The Movie Treasure of the Lost Lamp.

RIP❣️❣️ RIP you were a very funny man..your in the happiest place ever now 💖💖

Rip brotha!!

He's shooting confetti with God now

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RIP

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Oh man sad to hear

Drain the swamp

Godspeed Mr. Taylor. 🖤

Is there a doctor in the pyramid? tommyjaybrennan

Rest in peace. Will be missed 💔

RIP, Rip. Thanks for all the comedy and joy you gave us.

💔🙏🥀

Unforgettable performance at Waynestock. Party on, Rip

RIP, Rip Taylor!

😥😥😥

R.I.P.

May Rip Taylor Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻

R. I. P. This is the second greap Rip that we have lost this year. Man, I hate getting older 😥😢😪

He was fun. RIP

In the 1970s , Taylor teamed with Chuck Harris to host ' The $1.98 Beauty Show'.

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Uh oh

R.I.P. Rip.

Taylor's showbiz ascent started with spots on ' The Ed Sullivan Show ' where he was known as the ' crying comedian'.

'R I P - G O D B L E S S - R I P'

I remember you from the movie “Chatterbox” legendary.

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Rip Taylor , one of television's most flamboyant personalities , died Sunday in Beverly Hills .He was 84.

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Does anyone remember The $1.98 Beauty Contest?

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Thanks for the laughs RIP

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Rip Torn was better any way

Poor guy didn't even get to live a year without getting confused with Rip Torn.

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nooooo rip. 😔

Breaking news? 99% of us don't even know who this guy is!

RIP....

R.I.P.

He cracked me up. RIP Mr. Taylor 😞❤️

R.I.P. another legend gone.

He was funny. Thanks for the laughs. Rest in Peace Rip Taylor.

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