Sensei George Carlin passed on yesterday my friends. We get this sombre announcement from the news lords at CNN:

George Carlin, the influential comedian whose routines used profanity, scatology and absurdity to point out the silliness and hypocrisy of human life, has died. He was 71.
George Carlin, here in 2007, kept up a busy schedule, performing as recently as last weekend in Las Vegas.

Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, died of heart failure Sunday, according to publicist Jeff Abraham. Carlin went to St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica on Sunday afternoon, complaining of chest pain, and died at 5:55 p.m. PT.

George Carlin was a man that has influenced a generation of comedic performers and laymen alike. When you start talking to people about their favorite comedians, George Carln is often raised. When his name is mentioned now, and forever – it is with reverence and respect.

Carlin used humor to tell us the truth. He seemed more like a prophet of old than a comedian on stage. His ability to make us think and stretch our understanding was a true gift; legions will have to work hard to fill the void that he has left behind. Carlin was to comedy what Aesop was to fables.

George died doing what he did best and serves as an example of what can happen when someone with a gift shares with the world.

We are better for knowing you George,

Rest In Peas.