Tim Conway dies at 85, leaving behind a legacy of unique, cutting-edge comedy that inspired generations of performers and showcased the power of teamwork in creating laughter.
Making the world laugh is no easy feat, but that was Tim Conway’s mission and he tackled it brilliantly. The legendary comic died May 14,2019 at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of laughs that spanned decades. From the popular sixties sitcom McHale’s Navy, The Carol Burnett Show, and The Tim Conway Show, to guest roles on classics like Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, 30 Rock, and SpongeBob Square Pants, the six-time Emmy Award winner knew how to win an audience.
His career was kick-started with a little help from The Dick Van Dyke Show comedienne Rose Marie, who helped him land an audition and a spot on The Steve Allen Plymouth Show in the late fifties. Conway would move on to become a familiar face in television and film for over half a century.
Always a team player, Conway was notorious for cracking up his co-stars, often improvising on-the-spot and shocking them with his hilarious comebacks. He was remembered fondly today by those who worked with him and who were touched by his cutting-edge comedy.
“He will be missed… He really wanted to make everyone laugh.
