So long to Ed McMahon, who died today at a medical center in Los Angeles at age 86. McMahon had been fighting a bout of pneumonia.

Most recently famous for his Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes announcements (apparently, I may already be a winner…I’m trying to act cool at work so they don’t know I might be wealthy and quitting), McMahon had enjoyed a long career of public speaking, comedy, and show business. He was a favorite on the talk show circuit and well-loved for his good nature and wicked sense of humor.

Signed copies of Ed McMahon books are going fast as everyone looks to remember Johnny Carson’s friend and beloved second banana.