Tom Smothers – who is one half of iconic comedy duo the Smothers Brothers – has passed away at 86 after a battle with cancer.
His brother Dick Smothers, 84, announced that his brother and co-star passed away at home surrounded by family in Sonoma County, California when he passed away on Tuesday.
Dick said: ‘Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner.
‘I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together with him, on and off stage, for over 60 years.
Tom Smothers – who is one half of iconic comedy duo the Smothers Brothers – has passed away at 86 after a battle with cancer; he is pictured in November 2003
His brother Dick Smothers, 84, announced that his brother and co-star passed away at home surrounded by family in Sonoma County, California when he passed away on Tuesday; the brothers are seen in January 2010
‘Our relationship was like a good marriage – the longer we were together, the more we loved and respected one another. We were truly blessed.’
Smothers is survived by his children Bo and Riley Rose Smothers, grandson Phoenix, Marcy Carriker Smothers, sister-in-law Marie Smothers, and several nephews and a niece. He is predeceased by his son Tom and sister Sherry Smothers.
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