Joe Flaherty, the comedian and writer known for his roles on shows like Freaks and Geeks and SCTV, has died. He was 82.
“After a brief illness, he left us yesterday, and since then, I’ve been struggling to come to terms with this immense loss,” his daughter Gudrun Flaherty told CBC News on Tuesday, via SCTV producer and close family friend Andrew Alexander.
“I take solace in the memories we shared and the incredible impact he had on those around him. His spirit, humour and love will be a part of me forever.”
An improvisation expert with an iconic voice and gift for the guest spot, Flaherty’s credits run the gamut from movie blockbusters such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy to TV staples such as Frasier, Freaks and Geeks and Family Guy.
Joe Flaherty suddenly wakes in a car driving down the highway to the gates of heaven.
He looks over to the driver
I can just hear John Candy laughing his head off at the sight of Joe freaking out
I love those guys and I’m so happy I grew up as a kid being taught how to laugh at the world with these guys. They taught us more about life than we will ever appreciate.