On This Day: May 16, 1984 - Andy Kaufman Passed Away at Age 35

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On This Day: May 16, 1984 - Andy Kaufman Passed Away at Age 35.

On this day May 16, 1984, actor and comedian Andy Kaufman passed away at the age of 35 from a rare form of lung cancer known as large cell carcinoma. Known for his eccentric style, unpredictable performances and refusal to conform to traditional comedy norms, Kaufman left a lasting mark on both television and live performance before his life was tragically cut short.

Kaufman was best known for playing the lovable and bizarre Latka Gravas on the hit TV show Taxi, which aired from 1978 to...
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