Ed McMahon

Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. He was the announcer and co-host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson with host Johnny Carson. Ed McMahon has also been on Star Search. He was best known for being on television.

Ed McMahon
McMahon in a 1960s publicity photo
Born	Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (1923-03-06)March 6, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	June 23, 2009(2009-06-23) (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	Catholic University of America (BA)
Occupations	Comedian actor singer game show host announcer spokesman Marine Corps aviator
Years active	1957–2009
Notable work	The Tonight Show, Star Search, TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes
Spouses	Alyce Ferrell ​ ​ (m. 1945; div. 1974)​ Victoria Valentine ​ ​ (m. 1976; div. 1989)​ Pam Hurn ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	5
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps USMC Reserve
Years of service	1941–1966
Rank	Colonel
Battles / wars	World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War
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McMahon was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in Lowell, Massachusetts and in Mexico, Maine. McMahon studied at Boston College and at The Catholic University of America. His career began in 1957 while broadcasting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

McMahon was married to Alyce Ferrill from 1945 until they divorced in 1974. Later, he married Victoria Valentine from 1976 until they divorced in 1989. Lastly, he married Pam Hurn from 1992 until his death in 2009.

McMahon died at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California from pneumonia, aged, 86.^[1]

Ed McMahon