According to his publicist, Howard Bragman, McMahon, who was hospitalized with pneumonia in February, died at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after suffering a "multitude of health problems the last few months."
Among the reported ailments: bone cancer, an anonymous source told the Associated Press.
He was 86.
McMahon leaves behind a long career in television, including almost 30 years on 'The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.' He also served as emcee of 'Star Search' from 1983 to 1995.
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Movie Trivia Game at 1:25PM on Jun 24th 2009
RIP Ed McMahon. The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon is timeless Americana. Let us also not forget that Ed McMahon was the host of the Star Search game show, which was really the original American Idol if you think about it.