Comedian and former Late Show host John Mulrooney dies at 67

Steven Van Zandt told the Times Union that the news hadn’t fully sunk in.

Mulrooney and Van Zandt first crossed paths years ago, when both men were launching their own morning radio shows and quickly built a lasting friendship.

“To talk to somebody less than two weeks ago, and he had mentioned what he was doing for Christmas, and he was looking forward to 2026 because he had a pretty full calendar,” Van Zandt said. “It’s all so unexpected. It’s still sinking in.”

The obituary added:

“John Mulrooney will be remembered as much for being a loyal friend to countless people as for the laughter he brought to a multitude of strangers. His voice, his stories and his spirit will continue to echo in the lives of thoseContinue reading…