>Charlie McCarthy, the beloved wooden ventriloquist’s dummy and longtime stage personality, reportedly passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in his final residence of Cedar Key, Florida.>Born to entertain, McCarthy became famous for his sharp suits, mischievous wit, and uncanny ability to get the last word, despite rarely moving his lips. He enjoyed a long career alongside ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and became one of the most recognizable puppets in American entertainment.>He is survived by Mortimer Snerd, his fellow puppet and longtime member of the act, who is said to have taken the news “pretty hard, for a fellow who usually needs someone else to do the talking.”
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Another one? I knew it wooden take long.
>>222807036Dutch elm disease claims another victim.
