Robert-Schimmel-Obituary

Robert Schimmel

Obituary

PHOENIX (AP) — Standup comic Robert Schimmel, a frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show, has died after suffering serious injuries in a car accident. He was 60.

Schimmel's spokesman, Howard Bragman, says Schimmel died Friday evening in a Phoenix hospital.

Schimmel was a passenger Thursday in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter Aliyah. Bragman says Aliyah Schimmel swerved to avoid another car and the vehicle she was driving rolled to the side of the freeway. Bragman says she is hospitalized in stable condition.

Robert Schimmel lived in Scottsdale. The 60-year-old comedian has been a frequent guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and on Howard Stern's radio show. His 2008 memoir, "Cancer on $5 a Day," chronicles his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.



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Thanks for all the laughs, Mr. Schimmel. I would rate your show "Unprotected" as one of the top ten standup comedy performances of all time! Your bit about getting a sigmoidoscopy literally had me laughing so hard I was in tears the first time I heard it. So sorry about all the health problems you had to endure, and of course, your untimely passing. I have great respect for the bravery that you showed in the face of your multiple hardships. You are an inspiration to so many people. May you...

Mr Schimmel was such an inspiration. I listened to his cds and still today share them with friends and co workers. Whenever he came close we to Kentucky I would try to go see him. I miss him so much and still enjoy his humor

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

My candle for you Bob, always thinking of you. Times for me are hard right now as I find myself going through some emotions unknown to me and they scare me. I'm working on emulating the courage you had during your darkest times and know that mine don't even pale in comparison to yours but you inspire me to make the best of my situation and to move forward with gusto. I refuse to go down and be a victim, I'm a fighter and a protector. The strength you had keeps me going, allowing others to...

I work @ the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas & Robert was our comedian headliner. What a truly-geniune person he was. Always upbeat even during his darkest time-fighting cancer. We will miss him dearly.

Christine Albert
Monte Carlo VIP Services

Bob was one of those truly genuine, authentic people in life who aimed for your heart with his wit and humor, leaving ego and convention behind. His raw talent was an inspiration to all to live each day and never hold back.

You were truly a great person. You touched the hearts of many in your writings, in your comic skill and in the true sincerity of your being. You will be greatly missed! May you rest in peace!

May God grant you and your Family peace, Robert. Thank you for the Comedy Education.
Jon