John Fox – The Comic's Comic

R.I.P. John Fox (1957-2012)

May 31, 20123

John Fox has died from colon cancer. The comedian was 54. Fox liked to joke that he looked like Nick Nolte’s headshot and told jokes that suggested he lived even bawdier — he was the kind of dirty club comic that inspired other comedians to write songs about him. Here …

Comedians with cancer: How to help them, and also help yourselves

March 22, 2012March 22, 20127

Comedians perform at benefit shows on a regular basis (particularly in New York City and Los Angeles), lending their laugh-making skills to raise money for all sorts of causes — from pet shelters to education to public service and health care. The benefits that hit home most for the comedy …