George Carlin, who is better know as ‘Rufus’ from the well know 1989 movie Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure sadly passed away yesterday.
He checked into the St. Johns Health Centre in Santa Monica yesterday complaining of chest pains and was soon after victim to heart failure.
George was born in Manhattan, his claim to fame started who his comedy routine ‘Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV’. He was even arrested in Milwaukee back in 1972 after his sketch on charges of disturbing the peace.
He produced 3 books and 23 comedy albums, he was the voice for Filmore in the animated movie Cars. He also stared in Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back and voiced episodes of Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends.
George is survived by his wife Sally Wade, daughter Kelly, son-in-law Bob McCall, sister-in-law Marlene and brother Patrick.