Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76.

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. According ...

By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Leo Gallagher, the watermelon-smashing prop comic known as Gallagher, has died. He was 76. His former manager, Craig Marquardo, told The Hollywood Reporter ...

He also fronted 13 solo specials on Showtime and more on HBO, and appeared in several memorable Budweiser ads — including a commercial in which he used a watermelon as a bowling ball.

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. According ...

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. According ...

Gallagher, the prop comic who made a name for himself smashing watermelons, has died. He was 76. The comedian's agent confirmed the news to PEOPLE on Friday, sharing that he had "succumbed to his ...