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Legendary comedian Gallagher has died at the age of 76.

With a beret on his head and a few simple props, from a can of oil to a bull whip, the man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and ‘80s.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-'em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76.

Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his manager Craig Marquardo. He was 76.

Legendary comedian Gallagher has died at the age of 76.

With a beret on his head and a few simple props, he built a nationwide following in the 1970s and 80s.

Legendary comedian Gallagher has died at the age of 76.

With a beret on his head and a few simple props, he built a nationwide following in the 1970s and 80s.

Legendary comedian Gallagher has died at the age of 76.

Legendary comedian Gallagher has died at the age of 76.