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Comedian Robert Schimmel dies after car crash

Kim LaCapria — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:49:40 +0000

Comedian Robert Schimmel, who aside from his act was known for surviving cancer and a heart attack, died Friday of injuries sustained in a car crash late in August.

According to TIME, Schimmel was driving with his two children when he swerved to avoid an accident. Schimmel’s kids, whose ages were not specified, survived the crash. Schimmel was listed in critical condition following the August 26th accident, but died of his injuries on September 3rd.

The TIME obituary above gathered some of the reaction on Twitter from Schimmel’s fellow comics after news of his death broke:

Robert Schimmel was one of the funniest and nicest guys in comedy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Acd7Ps4y8c&feature=related — @jimmykimmel

RIP Robert Schimmel. Really funny. Really nice. Really will be missed.- -@JimGaffigan

“I’m happy to say I licked the big C. And I beat cancer.” -Robert Schimmel RIP –@SarahKSilverman

The world lost a true comedian, one of the greats. He turned his pain into laughs. He was fearless. RIP ROBERT SCHIMMEL –@MARLONWAYANS

Robert Schimmel was one the first people in comedy to call when my folks were fighting cancer. No ego no bs no small talk just inspiration –@danecook

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Bob Schimmel, Comedian, Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

JR — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:18:58 +0000

Comedian Bob Schimmel has been arrested on charges of domestic violence, reports indicate. Schimmel, 59, is accused of beating his wife, Melissa Schimmel.

Bob Schimmel Arrest

Bob (aka Robert) Schimmel was taken into custody over the weekend, the New York Daily News reports. The paper cites police statements saying officers went to Schimmel’s Los Angeles home and discovered marks of some sort on his wife.

Schimmel was being held in jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Robert Schimmel’s Wife: Melissa Schimmel

Robert Schimmel’s wife, Melissa Schimmel, is about half his age. The two met via Schimmel’s daughter, with whom Melissa was friends. The two married after Schimmel apparently divorced his first wife three times.

Bob Schimmel’s Comedy

Bob Schimmel is known for his edgy, often x-rated comedy. The following clip is taken from his HBO special.

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Comedian Robert Schimmel Arrested for Beating his Wife

Duncan Riley — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:12:12 +0000

Comedian Robert Schimmel was arrested Saturday on suspicion of spousal assault.

Police responded to a call at Schimmel’s Calabasas, CA home early Saturday after an alleged fight broke out between him and his wife. Schimmel was taken into custody and charged with spousal assault following the incident. He was later released on $50,000 bail.

Robert Schimmel, 59, is a noted stand up comic whose material is X-rated and controversial, often referring to sex, whether he is discussing computers, his daughter, or animals. He is perhaps best known for his comedy albums and his appearances on HBO and The Howard Stern Show. He has also appeared several times on Conan O’Brien’s show.

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