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Joe Flaherty, 'Freaks and Geeks' Actor, Dead at 82

Flaherty's daughter said the actor died after a brief illness.

Renowned comedian and writer Joe Flaherty, celebrated for his comedic genius on the groundbreaking Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV, died Monday at 82. Flaherty, a two-time Emmy-winning writer, was a pivotal figure in the world of comedy, leaving an indelible mark with his unforgettable portrayals of characters such as Guy Caballero, Count Floyd, Big Jim McBob, and Sammy Maudlin during his tenure as an original cast member on SCTV. His impact extended beyond SCTV, with memorable roles in films like the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, where he played a jeering heckler, and the cult classic TV series Freaks and Geeks(1999-2000), where he portrayed an old-fashioned dad.

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