Kevin Rooney an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, who died at home on July 19, 2022.

He was 71.

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Kevin Rooney cause of death

Rooney passed after a lengthy struggle with diabetes and end-stage renal failure.

Jay Leno’s debut comedy special, Jay Leno and the American Dream was written by Rooney. In the 1980s, he also worked on Leno’s “What’s my beef?” tirades for Late Night with David Letterman.

“He was the greatest muse a comedian could ever have,” Leno recalled of Rooney, whom he met at The Improv. “I acquired so much information simply just talking to Kevin.” When I first saw him, I thought to myself, ‘Oh my, this guy is very excellent.’ It’s a genuine voice. There are no tricks. He lacked a catchphrase. There was no amusing expression. They threw when circumstances were tough.

Kevin Rooney wife and children

Carole, his sister Rebecca, and his brother Matthew survive him.

His canines Bugsy and Micheline, as well as many in the comic scene, will miss him.

Kevin Rooney net worth

Rooney was worth 1 million dollars a

Kevin Rooney funeral

His funeral will be held soon. Details of the event will be published later.

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