Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsNorm Crosby, a comedian known as the “Master of Malaprop” has died.
The actor-write, also known for appearing a number of titles including Grown Ups 2, Cougar Club and Alright Already, was 93.The stand-up comedian died of heart failure at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Reporter learned.The Boston-born Master of Malaprop, born on September 15, 1927; kicked off his career in 1950’s in the standup scene.
Coming up as a comedian, Crosby soon made malaprop, or the intentional mistaken use of a similar sounding word for comedy, his signature move.
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