Tom Smothers of the Smothers Brothers dies at 86

Comedian Tom Smothers has died at the age of 86 following a cancer diagnosis. Tom and his brother, Dick, made up the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, hosting "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" in the late 60s. Dick Smothers released a statement saying in part, "I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together on and off the stage for over 60 years."

[AlmostReady]

Awe man. Being a child of the 60s The Smothers Brothers have been around my entire life
Thank you for the laughs.
Rest in peace Tommy

[cafewa]

Thank you Tom for all the laughs you gave us all. Forever in our hearts. R.I.P. 😢

[bradalpert]

I love the Smothers Brothers. I often watch their videos for comic relief during these extremely trying times. Thank you for your brilliant and incisive humor. May your memory be a blessing for us all. RIP

[georgiasmith]

"Mom always liked you best"❤, it was a privilege for me to remember my youth, with the talents from the two of you...💐

[Itelkner]

Thank you for all the great memories and the hilarity, Tommy. R.I.P.

[Sunfried]

Tommy, thank you for being there at such a pivotal moment with your bold wit and satire. Well done! RIP

[mespud]

Thank you, TOMMY SMOTHERS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift, talent, activism and all the laughs over the years. Your legacy is sealed.

[jeffsosenheimer]

My parents favorite group. I remember growing up and watching them. So funny. You will be missed.

[ellariel]

RIP, Tommy Smothers, you glorious, visionary genius, you… our world will not be half so funny nor so clever without you in it. Mom may always have loved Dickie best, but it seems you’re the one Father couldn’t do without now. God bless you and all yours.

[kimberlygabaldon]

Rest in Peace, Tommy Smothers. ❤🕊 Thank you so much for your brilliant humor. You are already missed. I remember watching you and Dickie, as a little kid in the 60's and i have never forgotten you.
Deepest Condolences to his family. 💔💔💔

[Barot]

Rest in peace sir, and many thanks for all the great gifts of laughter.

[vec]

The show was more than jokes and singing. It was courageous and radical for that time. I hope your adventure continues, Tommy.

[mlbrooks]

A terrible loss. Rest In Peace, Tommy. Thank you for what you've done, and CBS - you appear to have taken your revenge with this terrible news break. You never will admit he was probably more important to our country than you ever were.

[sandburgmartin]

Smothers bros. are a part of the base of the soundtrack of my life. From 60's along with the other folk and rock groups through subsequent decades the S.B. kept you grounded in being serious in a funny way and funny in a serious way.

[PhilFeedback]

Rest In Peace Tommy 😢

I’ll always remember the time we saw the Smothers Brothers perform at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel

[davemathews]

I always loved Tommy. He made me laugh so much over the years. And he made some pretty decent wine, too.

[Cohodes]

Tom was such a nice guy and was the one who appeared not as smart as his brother. Great memories of them together being funny

[danmiller]

Heaven is a funnier place tonight. A standing ovation for Tommy ...

[DoubleMrE]

I was 7 yrs. old when The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour came on the air. I have always loved those guys. Especially Tommy. I really mourn him. 😢

[ggjohnson]

RIP dear sir. Thank you for the laughs.