They Come In Threes, Doncha Know?

First there was Ed McMahon.

Now, in one day, we have lost Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.

May they now be able to find the peace of mind that they sought, but could not find, in this world.

RIP, Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon has passed away at the age of 86 years:

Ed McMahon died at a hospital in Los Angeles this morning, his agent said today.

The 86-year-old TV personality and former "Tonight Show" host died this morning at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center, his agent said today.

McMahon, who is best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on the late-night show, was hospitalized in February with pneumonia and other illnesses.