Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his manager Craig Marquardo. He was 76.

Gallagher's rep confirmed to Fox News Digital that the comedian has died at the age of 76 after previously suffering numerous heart attacks and a short health battle.

Comedian Leo Gallagher has died aged 76, his family announced on Friday. Gallagher became a hit comic after his appearances on the Johnny Carson show in the 1970s.

Gallagher, known for his ... The comedian died surrounded by his family in Palm Springs, ... The comedian was born Leo Gallagher in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on July 24, 1946.

Comedian Leo Gallagher, who was known simply by his last name and became famous for smashing watermelons with a mallet on stage, died on Friday morning, according to his family. He was 76.

The man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and '80s. He became increasingly controversial in recent years, chastised for racist and homophobic remarks.

Leo Gallagher eventually secured a court injunction barring his brother from using his routines. ... Arizona's Family; 5555 N. 7th Ave; Phoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 207-3333; KPHO Public Inspection File.

Leo Gallagher, the standup comedian who famously smashed watermelons and other food items on stage during his routine, has passed away. He was 76. Gallagher died surrounded by family in Palm ...

(NBC)- American comedian Leo Gallagher has died at the age of 76, according to his family. Gallagher passed away from organ failure while in hospice care in his Palm Springs, California home, his ...

Comedian Gallagher dies at 76 00:35. ... "After a short health battle Gallagher, born Leo Gallagher, succumbed to his ailments and passed away surrounded by his family in Palm Springs, ...

Gallagher, the popular comedian known for his watermelon smashing act in the 1980s has died at 76 years old. American comedian Gallagher (born Leo Gallagher Jr) performs at the Rosemont Horizon ...