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• Days before his death, comedian George Carlin was selected by the Kennedy Center to receive its Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. On June 23, 2008, the Kennedy Center announced it would present Carlin's award posthumously during a "special tribute" on November 10, 2008.WashingtonPost.com: Kennedy Center Plans Evening of Carlin Tributes (June 23, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. George Carlin died on June 22, 2008
  2. Kennedy Center's Carlin tribute planned for November 10, 2008WashingtonPost.com: Kennedy Center Plans Evening of Carlin Tributes (June 23, 2008)
  3. Mark Twain Prize awarded for lifetime achievement in comedyThe Kennedy Center: http://www.kennedy-center.o...>
  4. Tribute will be taped and aired at a later date on PBSThe Kennedy Center: The 11th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: George Carlin
  5. Past recipients of Mark Twain Prize include: Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Bob Newhart and Neil SimonThe Kennedy Center: http://www.kennedy-center.o...>
  6. Center typically requires that recipients/honorees attend ceremonyWashingtonPost.com: Kennedy Center Plans Evening of Carlin Tributes (June 23, 2008)

• Quote

  "We are deeply saddened by the loss of this great American comedian. At this year's Mark Twain Prize, we will celebrate his many contributions to the world of comedy in a special tribute."—Steven A. Schwarzman, Kennedy Center chairmanWashingtonPost.com: Kennedy Center Plans Evening of Carlin Tributes (June 23, 2008)

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