Groucho Marx dies at 86 after long show business run
Los Angeles reports Groucho Marx beloved comic legend died aged 86 from pneumonia at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Funeral cremation planned per his request. Groman's Mortuary handling arrangements. Sons, daughter in law, and grandson Andrew present. Zeppo spoke with him by phone earlier. He rose from vaudeville to The Marx Brothers films and You Bet Your Life TV show.
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Los Angeles peers recall Groucho Marx after his death at age 86. George Burns, Red Skelton, George Fenneman and Steve Allen honor his wit and lasting influence. Others note his unique humor and writing talent that shaped American comedy.
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The final years of Groucho Marx mixed public honors with decline and turmoil. He faced mental lapses and frail health, while a bitter legal fight over his fortune pitted Erin Fleming against his family and ended in wardship. His one man show and a special Academy Award highlighted a life torn between glory and controversy.
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