Friends, Family Gather For Ed McMahon Funeral

Access Hollywood - June 30, 2009 5:06 PM PDT
Story photo: Friends, Family Gather For Ed McMahon FuneralEd McMahon is all smiles as he visits FOX's 'The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet' in New York City on October 16, 2008WireImageAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Friends and family gathered to pay their final respects to Ed McMahon on Sunday in Los Angeles, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Approximately 200 guests attended the memorial service for the longtime "Tonight Show" sidekick, which was held at the Church of the Hills at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in the Hollywood Hills.

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Among the celebrities in attendance were Jimmy Kimmel, Natalie Cole, Tony Danza and music mogul David Foster.

Johnny Carson's widow, Joanna Carson, was also on hand.

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The service featured an emotional serenade by Cole, who sang her song "Smile," accompanied by Foster.

McMahon's wife, Pamela, along with his children and grandchildren, spoke during the service.

The TV legend died on June 23 at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, Calif.

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According to McMahon's publicist, Howard Bragman, the 86-year-old was surrounded by his family and his wife when he passed away.

A cause of death has yet to be announced, but Bragman said McMahon suffered from a "multitude of health problems the last few months."

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  • Margaret Ann Galasso
    Ed was a personal associate of over 30 years who I was honored and proud to work with on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. I haven't seem him for many years, but I will miss him and remember his great sense of humor and kind heart and his kindest to me. Job well Done ED! R.I.P
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 1:41 AM PDT
  • weezee
    M D: You should check for typos, just what month was that?
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 9:21 PM PDT
  • weezee
    M D: You should check for typos, just what month was that?
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 9:21 PM PDT
  • M D
    First off, Joanna was an ex-wife of Johnny's. His widow is Alexis Maas Carson. Secondly, in the picture you show that shows Johnny and Ed on the Tonight Show set, January 1960 ... ahem.... Johnny and Ed didn't even start on the Tonight Show until Octover 1962. Finally, as a journalist it is embarassing when reporters don't check facts or proofread for errors. Good grie
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 7:24 PM PDT
  • Wanda Jean
    This is an American True Hero! RIP Ed
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 5:48 PM PDT
  • Joanna Carson is not Johnny Carson's widow. His wife's name is Alexis.
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT
  • Veronica M.
    HAY YOH!!!!
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT
  • LR
    WHAT NO MICHAEL JACKSON NEWS TO DREDGE UP!?!?!?!
    report abuseposted June 30, 2009 5:14 PM PDT
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