David Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014)

(AP) – David Brenner, the gangly, toothy-grinned "Tonight Show" favorite
whose brand of observational comedy became a staple for other standup
comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reiser, died Saturday.

Brenner, who had been fighting cancer, died peacefully at his home in New
York City with his family at his side, according to Jeff Abraham, his friend
and publicist.