Michael Lehrer is a stand-up, improv, and sketch comedian with experience at The Second City.
Michael Lehrer is a stand-up, improv, and sketch comedian with experience at The Second City.
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He was 44 years old when he passed away from ALS complications.
He was 44 years old when he passed away from ALS complications.
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People with the disease "lose their ability to walk," and it typically affects people between the ages of 40 and 70.
People with the disease "lose their ability to walk," and it typically affects people between the ages of 40 and 70.
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Colette Montague, his girlfriend and caretaker, confirmed his death in a statement, according to the Chicago Sun-Times
Colette Montague, his girlfriend and caretaker, confirmed his death in a statement, according to the Chicago Sun-Times
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After being diagnosed in 2017, Lehrer continued to play, showing up in bars in Austin, Texas while confined to a wheelchair.
After being diagnosed in 2017, Lehrer continued to play, showing up in bars in Austin, Texas while confined to a wheelchair.
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On the comedic podcast Kill Tony and on stage, he was upfront about his battles with the illness. wheelchair.
On the comedic podcast Kill Tony and on stage, he was upfront about his battles with the illness. wheelchair.
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Lehrer was chosen as a 2014 Just for Laughs Festival's "New Face of Comedy."
Lehrer was chosen as a 2014 Just for Laughs Festival's "New Face of Comedy."
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He contributed to the creation of The Second City's four original sketch revues, including Sky's The Limit, which won the Jeff Award for Best Revue (Weather Permitting).
He contributed to the creation of The Second City's four original sketch revues, including Sky's The Limit, which won the Jeff Award for Best Revue (Weather Permitting).
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Michael frequently participated in open forum sessions at Las Vegas City Council meetings while he was a member of Second City Las Vegas and voiced his "opinions" on a range of subjects.
Michael frequently participated in open forum sessions at Las Vegas City Council meetings while he was a member of Second City Las Vegas and voiced his "opinions" on a range of subjects.
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During his final improv performance at The Second City, he famously paid a tattoo artist to tattoo a Brown Line El train on his back.
During his final improv performance at The Second City, he famously paid a tattoo artist to tattoo a Brown Line El train on his back.