Comedian Sammy Shore, co-founder of iconic Los Angeles comedy club The Comedy Store, has passed away at age 92.
Shore’s son, comedian Pauly Shore, took to Twitter to offer a tribute to his late father.
“I’m saddened to let everyone know my father Sammy Shore recently passed at the age of 92 from natural causes. My parents divorced when I was three years old and even though my mom was the one that raised me, my dad still provided for me the best he could,” wrote Shore, 51.
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“He came to little league games, holidays, and birthdays. My dad sacrificed a lot of his career for his family even though all he wanted to do was be on the road and tell jokes and be free,” he continued.
Shore also recalled how his father would open for him on tour in the 1990s, and they continued to tour together for 20 years.
“They thought it was some sort of a joke, when they soon realized the joke was on them. My dad killed the crowds night after night,” he added. “Like father like son. Acorn did NOT fall far from the tree.”
Continued Shore: “The crowds were very endeared to see a true father and son comedy team on stage, something that’s never happened before. Those 20 years were some of the best times my dad and I ever had in our lives. I’m so happy I was able to experience them with him.”
He concluded by writing, “Dad, you lived an amazing life and I’m so proud to say that you are my father. When you’re in heaven I’ll be killing the crowds night after night and carrying on your legacy. Love you Dad. Rest in peace. Your son and fellow stand up comic, Love, Pauly.”
— Pauly Shore (@PaulyShore) May 19, 2019
