Confetti-Tossing Actor And Comedian Rip Taylor Dies At 88

Charles Elmer Taylor, a prominent TV variety and game show figure in the 1970s, passed away at 88. Known for his exuberant style and distinctive mustache, Taylor made over 2000 guest appearances. He began as a stand-up comic after serving in the Korean War, with his first TV appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1963. Taylor also acted on Broadway and in films like Wayne's World Two and the Jackass series. He did voice work for animated shows, earning an Emmy nomination for The Addams Family. Taylor is survived by his partner, Robert Fortney.

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