From the Charlotte Observer

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/entertainment/gossip/9533189.htm

That is a loss.

I kept seeing him doing that stuff on TV and every time it was on, I'd say to myself: "I can't believe he's lived this long." I guess it caught up with him.

That's sad. I shook my head every time I saw him perform that stunt. I guess it caught up to him, but he did live his life his way, and had a darn good time at it.