Gallagher (comedian)
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| Born | Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. July 24, 1946 Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 2022 (aged 76) Palm Desert, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of South Florida |
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| Years active | 1969–2020 |
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| Children | 2 |
| Website | gallaghersmash |
Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. (July 24, 1946 – November 11, 2022), known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop-based and observational style. His signature routine involved the "Sledge-O-Matic", a large mallet-like tool which he used to smash various items, most notably watermelons. For more than 30 years, he played between 100 and 200 shows a year, destroying tens of thousands of melons.