Flaherty’s daughter, Gudrun, confirmed his death in a statement obtained byEntertainment Weeklythrough the Comedic Arts Alliance.
No cause of death was disclosed.
And he made us all laugh!
Joe Flaherty in 1982.Jim Russell/Toronto Star via Getty
Jim Russell/Toronto Star via Getty
In anemotional post, Flaherty’sHappy GilmorecostarAdam Sandlerwrote, “Oh man.
Worshipped Joe growing up.
Always had me and my brother laughing.
Joe Flaherty in ‘Freaks and Geeks’.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Count Floyd, Guy Caballero.
Any move he made.
He crushed as border guard in Stripes.
Couldnt be more fun to have him heckle me on the golf course. "
He concluded, “The nicest guy you could know.
Genius of a comedian.
And a true sweetheart.
Much love to his kids and thanks to Joe for all the greatness he gave us all.”
Weve lost another of my idols, hewrote on X. RIP Joe Flaherty 1941-2024.
Actress Jennifer Tilly responded with a tribute of her own.
His performance was pitch perfect.
Gone too soon, readher post.
Born in Pittsburgh in 1941, Flaherty began his comedy career at the legendary Second City in Chicago.
This led to him joiningSCTV, the Canadian sketch show, as one of its original writer/performers.
While the show only lasted a single season, it remains a well-regarded cult classic.
My favorite days on set were the ones where we had scenes together.
What a lovely guy.
