The NY Times is reporting today that George Carlin, standup comedian and actor who is known for his outlandish comedy and routines such as, "Seven Words That You Can't Say on TV," is dead at 71.

The cause of death is being reported as heart failure, following a long-time battle that Mr. Carlin had with heart disease. 

He was recently awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, but hadn't officially received it.  He was to be awarded the prize at the Kennedy Center in November of this year.

George Carlin was definitely the Modern Man.  If you want to see that George didn't slow down on iota toward the end of his life, check out this You Tube Video of one of George's last comedy spots.

Posted by:  Dan Calloway