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Jack Carter Dies; Comedian, Actor Was 93 Jun 30th 2015, 13:15, by Free Britney Jack Carter, a Broadway star and comedian, director and Emmy-nominated actor, passed away this past Sunday at the age of 93. Carter died from respiratory failure in his Beverly Hills home. His career spanned beyond seven decades, with the comic even hosting his own namesake variety show for three years in the early 1950s. Jack also made more than 50 guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Andy Williams Show and The Jackie Gleason Show. In addition to comedy, Carter also appeared on Broadway, even hosting the first-ever televised Tony Awards all the way back in 1956. His credits include Mr. Wonderful, Call Me Mister, and Top Banana. He also appeared in productions of Oliver!, Sugar, and The Odd Couple. Not one to remain only in front of the camera, the Emmy nominated actor also directed Here's Lucy, a CBS comedy with Lucille Ball. The WWII veteran is survived by his wife nearly 45 years, Roxanne, his kids Michael, Vicki, Chase, and Wendy, and several grandkids. R.I.P. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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