(CNN) Don Rickles, a comedian and actor known for his abrasive humor, died Thursday from kidney failure at his Los Angeles home, according to his publicist, Paul Shefrin. JUST WATCHED Don Rickles makes Larry King cry laughing (1985) Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Don Rickles makes Larry King cry laughing (1985) 27:53Born in the Jackson Heights section of Queens in New York, Rickles was the only child of an insurance salesman and housewife. TV execs tried to cash in on his popularity with "The Don Rickles Show" in 1972 but it was short-lived. One of a kind.#RIPdonrickles — jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 6, 2017In lieu of flowers, Don Rickles' family has requested that people drop their pants and fire a rocket. In 2014, the legendary director joined "Casino" star Robert De Niro in roasting Rickles during Spike TV's "One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles."

Source: CNN April 06, 2017 18:23 UTC