Don Rickles, one of the most legendary, iconic and influential comedians in history, has died.
We've learned Don died Thursday morning of kidney failure at his home in Los Angeles. His wife, Barbara, was by his side.
Don rose to fame in the '60s ... he got a huge boost by making regular appearances on "The Tonight Show" and "The Dean Martin Show."
Rickles got Frank Sinatra's attention in Miami Beach when he performed a comedy routine, and the 2 regularly worked together throughout the years.
Rickles was the best insult comic ever, and was a master at roasting celebs at The Friar's Club. Getting roasted by Rickles was a brutal badge of honor.
He started performing in Vegas in the '80s with Steve Lawrence and took the town by storm.
Don had his own TV show, "The Don Rickles Show," on ABC.
He played voice of Mr. Potato Head in the 'Toy Story' movies.
He also was a regular on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Addams Family" and "Gilligan's Island."
jbiresq on April 6th, 2017 at 18:51 UTC »
[Love this from Craig Ferguson: ](https://twitter.com/CraigyFerg/status/850052036544536576) > Aw jeez. Rickles .Sweetest, funniest, legend and mensch. Came to a party at my house gave me a dollar and told me to get a nicer place.
Go_Habs_Go31 on April 6th, 2017 at 18:25 UTC »
Don Rickles on March 11th via Twitter: > We are celebrating our 52nd Wedding Anniversary March 14th. Happy Anniversary my dear wife, Barbara. You are my life.
2_Sheds_Jackson on April 6th, 2017 at 18:24 UTC »
I loved him in Kelly's Heroes **Crapgame**: Then make a DEAL! **Big Joe**: What kind of deal? **Crapgame**: A DEAL, deal! Maybe the guy's a Republican. "Business is business," right?