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1955
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2018
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David VanDam Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for David VanDam
Mariann Tepedino
June 30, 2024
think about all the joy your brought us xo ❤
Artie
March 6, 2023
Thanks for the memories
John Hein
November 19, 2022
RIP brother. You made me laugh more than any other impersonator over the years. Your time was cut way too short.
Mariann
June 29, 2022
xoxoxo
Howard
July 29, 2021
I was just about to write you a note.
mariann brooklyn
June 29, 2020
Dave you are thought about all the time and greatly missed.. u made us feel so good ..
Kelly Clarkson
February 13, 2020
Thanks for all the laughs and fish.
Brad B
June 29, 2019
Rest In Peace Dave. I hope you have all the orange juice and chips you can eat where ever you are.
Bob A. Booey
June 29, 2019
RIP Dave you will be. Missed. I will always remember to put my brain in gear before opening mouth. Thanks to you
mariann tepedino
June 29, 2019
The Stern show keeps your memory alive for all your fans ..I was lucky to have spoken to you many times ..just a great ,kind hearted soul.. we miss you and sending love to your family xoxox
April 23, 2019
memories of you played today on Stern show ..you were a true talent and wonderful guy .. made us laugh .. best medicine ..rest in peace Mariann
Ike B
April 22, 2019
I am under the weather sir!
Eileen Eulich
April 1, 2019
Dave- You were the best. You made parents feel better when their kids had cancer. And when I had low self-enstitlement, you lifted me up. And you courageously fought the stigma of dyslexia at the smae tmie!
Hey now,
Bye for now,
Eileen Eulich
Charlie W
February 2, 2019
A lovely guy with a great sense of humour who is missed all over the world. (I'm in Scotland by the way, location won't let me choose outside US).
John Fischer
February 1, 2019
Just knew Dave as a youngster and always hoped to some day see him again. Great guy from an early age.
Eric G
December 1, 2018
Thanks for the laughs Dave
RIP
John Harrold
September 11, 2018
Aside from the talent, he was a really nice guy.
Jon Jenkins
September 3, 2018
"You just gotta do what you gotta do and make every day count." Words to live by and I'll never forget them. I'm so glad he shared his talent with us through his life, and left it with us to continue to listen to and enjoy.
August 8, 2018
You are legendary.
Sandra M
July 26, 2018
RIP funny man! You made me laugh so much and so hard. You will truly be missed and I hope you have all the OJ and chips you want up there! Peace and love, 143 and hey now.
Brian
July 26, 2018
Peace & love .peace & love. Will miss you Evil Dave
July 25, 2018
Peace & Love (evil) Dave
You brought me much joy ♥
Pammy G
Fredericksburg, Va
Mike
July 20, 2018
Thanks for all the laughs, Dave. Condolences to your family.
David P.
July 19, 2018
They say that laughter is one of the greatest medicine's. Thanks to you, you provided medicine for many many people. Thank you for the gift.
My deepest condolences and sympathies to your wife, children, family and friends. May the memories they have of you provide strength during this difficult time.
Jason Davidson
July 19, 2018
Enjoyed your appearances on the Howard Stern Show. My ride to work was much easier when you were on and doing a skit. RIP, Evil Dave Letterman
July 18, 2018
RIP Evil Dave. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face in the mornings.
George Fann
July 18, 2018
Sad to hear the news. Dave - We'll be enjoying your body of work on earth until we all meet.
Brian M
July 17, 2018
Go easy Dave and thanks for the laughs over the years. You will be sorely missed.
Eric Coffey
July 17, 2018
May you all be blessed during this sad time. David was an absolutely funny man.
La Donna
July 16, 2018
in this broken world we live in we all need laughter. I hope you got as much joy out of the Stern Show as you provided all of us. Many prayers and thoughts for those who knew you personally and added prayers for your wife and daughters for peace and comfort. the goodbye is put a temporary one and I hope that those who love you can't find comfort in the fact that one day they will see you again.
C Reed
July 16, 2018
Such an enjoyable talent and you made me laugh when I needed it. Condolences to your family.
Robert Mach
July 16, 2018
Rip Dave,
Thank you for all the laughs over the years.
Tim Wolfe
July 16, 2018
Rest in peace Dave, thank you so much for all the laughs. You will be missed and so sorry to all your family and friends!
Steve Klue
July 16, 2018
You made me laugh. Thank you.
Paul in NC
July 16, 2018
Thanks for all the morning laughs and joy you brought. And to the Van Dam family, thank you for sharing Dave with us. Peace and prayers to you all.
Don Wilson
July 16, 2018
Rest in Peace Dave. My sincerest condolences to your beautiful family.
Lana Barnett
July 16, 2018
Thanks for the giggles. I hope your life brought you as much joy as you brought the HS listeners and that in passing you find peace.
Mike Opelka
July 16, 2018
Rest in Peace, Dave
Mike Jackson
July 16, 2018
Rest is peace Evil Dave. Loved you on air and will always love that your brought a little Chicago to the Stern Show....
kenny s
July 16, 2018
RIP Dave you were the greatest on the air!!
Tom Czarnecki
July 16, 2018
CONDOLENCES TO THE VAN DAM FAMILY, RIP EVIL DAVE, HE WAS A CHARACTER FOR SURE
July 16, 2018
Peace and Love Evil Dave. Peace and Love.
Mike in Missouri
Kathleen McHale
July 16, 2018
Loved you on Howard Stern as "Evil Dave Letterman". You have brought such joy and laughter to people all around the world. I hope there are lots of your favorite potato chips in heaven. Rest In Peace. My sincerest condolences to David's family and friends.
July 16, 2018
RIP. Thank you for making us laugh!
Zach
July 15, 2018
RIP Dave. I listen to clips of you on YouTube all the time! You were hilarious.
Justa Fan
July 12, 2018
Thanks for the laughs "Evil Dave" Rest In Peace
KC Armstrong
July 11, 2018
RIP
Joshua DIFORTI
July 11, 2018
For many years you made us laugh in tears. When your fans see you next we will all laugh again. You are the man. Enjoy the unlimited supply of potato chip you like. R.I.P.Loved on the Stern show.
P1 Listener
July 11, 2018
RIP Evil Dave. May you now get to eat potato chips forever. You were very funny. Peace & Love
Big Fan
July 10, 2018
Its surprising that Daves passing is not being covered by the media. He was such a big star. God bless, E Dave Letterman.
Joe LaForm
July 10, 2018
David, you were a great talent. You made millions smile and laugh and forget about their troubles. May you rest well, and peace and love to your family who let us borrow you for those hilarious moments.
Jaimie Bronk
July 9, 2018
Will miss him greatly. A great talent and made people happy.
Mark "Bigfoot" Shaw Jr
July 9, 2018
The mailman told me about it, it is. Rest in peace, it is.
July 9, 2018
Oh what fun we had! American Comedy Network. Adrienne. Sales goddess
Mike B
July 9, 2018
Thanks for the laughs, Evil Dave
Mark Randolph
July 9, 2018
Dave - The Jimmy Buffett parties will never be the same. Who else can sing a Pirate Looks at Forty like Tennessee Tuxedo ? You were loved by the entire Randolph Family and will be missed dearly.
Ben & Rae S
July 9, 2018
I hope I'm doing this right. Testing 1,2. Now I'm going to check for proper modulation.
What? Oh, your mother says she is sorry for your loss.
What? Oh, she says this isn't for Howard.
I'm no good at computers. How do you go back?
We miss you.
Thank You
Ben and Rae
PS Now I'm going to play this back and listen to the quality of this message.
Paul Vincent
July 9, 2018
You always made me laugh. Definitely one of the greatest contributors on the HST. You will be missed
Andrew G
July 9, 2018
Dave you were great on Howard Stern. You are appreciated and will be part of history. Peace and love to your family
The Jesus Twin(s)
July 9, 2018
You're hilarious man, much more talented than us.
Jonathan Casey
July 9, 2018
RIP Evil Dave. You spread joy and laughter to so many people. A very rare talent that should be celebrated and appreciated. Thank you!
Willie
July 9, 2018
Loved you on The Stern Show. Condolences to the Family.
Patrick Connolly
July 9, 2018
A man who made us all laugh with a good hearted soul. You will be missed Sir. Godspeed.
S C
July 8, 2018
Dave, you are loved by thousands you never even met. Thank you for all the joy and laughter. Rest In Peace.
Robin Quivers
July 8, 2018
I was just going to write a note to you. Condolences to your family.
BRIAN Mro
July 8, 2018
I still remember the first time I heard "Evil Dave" , and I remember thinking how awesome it was. You made me and I'm sure many many ppl all over the world laugh even when things in life made it difficult. R.I.P sir, and my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends.
Gary Bababooey Dellabate
July 8, 2018
Hello hello... I miss you man. Your professional life was a noine. (ahem) Im gonna make sure to have some chips and juice in your memory. (ahem) After that, plenty of shrimp and chocolate while I listen to Sonos and (ahem) reminisce about the good times.
Eric
July 8, 2018
The show lost one of it's great contributers. I sincerely hope that a retrospective will be forthcoming. Condolences.
BOBO Bowie
July 8, 2018
RIP Dave, you have given endless entertainment to the show & you will be missed by stern nation. I have fond memories of you calling me around the xmas holidays. I still have your phone messages. Miss you buddy...Bobo ...
Andy Dwyer
July 8, 2018
Youre 5000 candles in the wind.
Jack
July 8, 2018
You still make me laugh hard when I hear your bits from the show. Condolences to the family. Youll be greatly missed!
Steve Grillo
July 8, 2018
Im extremely dumbfounded. Ill have some top shelf liquor in your honor tonight
Lisa Fowler
July 8, 2018
Death leaves a heartbreak that can't be healed.....Thanks for the laughs, you wil be missed!!
Eric Lynch
July 8, 2018
You brought a lot of joy and laughter into the world when it was so sorely needed. I hope you Rest In Peace and know we were grateful you were here.
John Melendez
July 8, 2018
I'm sorry I never got the chance to ask you to write the foreward to my new book "Easy for You to Say" which comes out October 16, 2018, by the way.
Rest in peace my fffffrrriend.
Jimmy Alicata
July 8, 2018
Words can not express how much I loved this man or what a huge loss this is. Thanks for always making me laugh. Ill always have the memories
Jeff Kuhn
July 8, 2018
You were a smart, kind and funny man. I can't even tell you how many times you made me laugh, and for that I thank you. RIP and my condolences to your family.
Jeff Kiefer
July 8, 2018
Sorry for your loss. He gave us many good laughs over the years. Rest in peace.
Steve Friedman
July 8, 2018
Rest in peace David....you'll be missed by your family, friends, and fans. Thanks for making me laugh.
George Harvey
July 8, 2018
I am torry for your loss. I will be having tiki tow mein and a danton doup in your honor. I'm dundy!
Sincerely,
George "Crackhead Bob" Harvey
Robert Sutton
July 8, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones ! ! Thanks again for sharing him with us through the Stern show !!! Always a funny show when he was on and I had the privilege of meeting and hanging out with him at a few stern staff appearances years ago in the Chicago area ! A great humble man that had the personality and talent to make us all laugh !!!!! RIP
Mark Shaw Jr
July 8, 2018
Say it ain't so, it is.
Jeff Steadarm
July 8, 2018
Ya will be missed
Greg Hoyne
July 8, 2018
The best and funniest impression slayer ever. A funny and talented guy. You will be missed.
Mark Shaw Jr.
July 8, 2018
Always remember the good times it is
William Brand
July 8, 2018
We speak your name
Mark Boutelle
July 8, 2018
You made your mark..more than most.RIP
Mike Triplett
July 8, 2018
A man who entertained millions and brought just as many laughs. God bless Dave. Condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Stern Show fans.
Robert Higgins
July 8, 2018
Now looky here, Dave was a funny guy. We will miss him very much.
Bob Menendez
July 8, 2018
Donald and I were just talking about you the other day. At least I think it was Donald I was talking to. There are so many good impersonators out there. And you were one. We lost a good one.
Robin Ophelia
July 8, 2018
I was just about to say a friend of mine was just asking about you the other day.
Gemma Rosato
July 7, 2018
Thank you for the laughs ! You were a good sport . Condolences to your family .
Michael Walker
July 7, 2018
You were a hilarious man. You'll be missed.
Dawit T.
July 7, 2018
My condolences to David's family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Jenna Tulls
July 7, 2018
Thank you for the hundreds of laughs. A true comedy legend. RIP
John Martling Jr.
July 7, 2018
Rip Dave. Stern Nation mourns your passing. Also thank you for trying to help people with low self estidal. Peace to your family and friends.
Ryan Andrews
July 7, 2018
Deepest blessings to David and his family. He brought the gift of laughter to so many and it's a testament that he is so fondly remembered. The laughs he provided us live on forever.
Peace & Love to his friends and family.
michelle
July 7, 2018
Thank you for all the laughs that got me on the drive to work, only knew you through the Howard Stern show, a true loss , thoughts and prayers to your family. Bye for now....
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