Sally Wade: George Carlin’s Wife

Meet Sally Wade, the wife of comedian George Carlin.Our hearts go out to Sally Wade, as she mourns the death of her husband, comedian George Carlin. He was admitted to Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica after complaining of chest pain. He died at 5:55 PM and cause of death has been ruled as “heart failure”. He had a history of heart problems and had performed just last weekend at the Orleans Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas.

there is scant information on Sally Wade. It is unclear if Sally and George are indeed husband and wife or if she simply was George’s long time girlfriend. Sally met George about a year after his first wife, Brenda Hosbrook, died of liver cancer in 1997. George has often referred to Sally as “the sweetheart of my life, present and future.”

Sally was by his side when George entered rehab in December 2004 for an addiction to alcohol and Vicodin, a problem that even Sally was unaware of.As far as Sally Wade’s occupation, numerous websites have cited her as a writer.

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Legendary Comedian George Carlin Died At 71

George Carlin, the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and groundbreaking routines like "Seven Words You Can Never Use on Television," died in Los Angeles on Sunday, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham. He was 71.The cause of death was heart failure, according to Abraham.

Carlin began his standup comedy act in the late 1950s and made his first television solo guest appearance on "The Merv Griffin Show" in 1965. At that time, he was primarily known for his clever wordplay and reminiscences of his Irish working-class upbringing in New York.

But from the outset their were indications of an anti-establishment edge to his comedy. Initially, it surfaced in the witty patter of a host of offbeat characters like the wacky sportscaster Biff Barf and the hippy-dippy weatherman Al Sleet. "The weather was dominated by a large Canadian low, which is not to be confused with a Mexican high. Tonight's forecast . . . dark, continued mostly dark tonight turning to widely scattered light in the morning."Carlin, who wrote several books and performed in many television comedy specials, is survived by his wife Sally Wade, and daughter Kelly Carlin McCall.

Carlin released his first comedy album, "Take-Offs and Put-Ons," to rave reviews in 1967. He also dabbled in acting, winning a recurring part as Marlo Thomas' theatrical agent in the sitcom "That Girl" (1966-67) and a supporting role in the movie "With Six You Get Egg-Roll," released in 1968.Known for his edgy, provocative material, Carlin achieved status as an anti-Establishment icon in the 1970s with stand-up bits full of drug references and a routine called "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television." A regulatory battle over a radio broadcast of the routine ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

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