Reuters: People News: 1980s comedian Gallagher says he will retire

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1980s comedian Gallagher says he will retire Mar 24th 2012, 04:01 By Kim Palmer Cleveland | Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:01am EDT Cleveland (Reuters) - Wacky 1980s comedian Gallagher, famous for using a variety of props and smashing things during his act, said he does not plan to return to the stage after he was placed in a medically-induced coma for four days earlier this month. Gallagher, 65, born as Leo Anthony Gallagher, was best known for his signature "Sledge-O-Matic" routine that involved smashing things on stage, most famously watermelons. The comedian spoke to Marion, Ohio WDCM radio host Scott Spears on his show "Over Breakfast with Scott Spears" Thursday morning. Spears called the comedian to ask how he was doing after his second heart attack March 14th. It was the second heart attack in a little more than a year, in Lewisville, Texas. Gallagher said he had two coronary stents replaced and experienced some memory loss after he regained consciousness. "I was surprised that I was in the hospital and my son and daughter were there," Gallagher told Spears, according to an audio tape of the interview. The comedian also expressed disillusionment about the end of his 32-year career. "It is babysitting people who can't handle alcohol," he said of his performances of late. "That's why I really don't want to get on stage because I can't remember what I said or what the word is â€" I don't want to be pitiful." Gallagher was also briefly in the spotlight when he ran as an Independent for Governor of California in 2003. He finished in 16th place in the voting that subsequently elected Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Editing by Greg McCune) Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints Rachel Weisz mixes sex appeal and melancholy in this examination of an unfaithful wife in post-WWII London Don't know much about District 12? Don't sweat it IMAX Filmed Entertainment chief Greg Foster says the strong sales are continuing into Friday and Saturday My insiders say the trade makes about $45 million a year and is profitable. Who still likes content?

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