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Crimmins was married to Helen Crimmins and resided in [[Syracuse, New York]].<ref name="Cancer">{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/01/comedian_barry_crimmins_from_cny_diagnosed_with_cancer.html|title=Comedian Barry Crimmins from CNY Diagnosed with Cancer|publisher=Syracuse.com|accessdate=February 20, 2018|date=February 20, 2018}}</ref> In January 2018, Crimmins was diagnosed with [[cancer]] and described the prognosis as "not very good".<ref name="Cancer"/> A few months earlier, his wife Helen, was diagnosed with stage four [[non-Hodgkin Lymphoma]].<ref name="Cancer"/>
Crimmins was married to Helen Crimmins and resided in [[Syracuse, New York]].<ref name="Cancer">{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/01/comedian_barry_crimmins_from_cny_diagnosed_with_cancer.html|title=Comedian Barry Crimmins from CNY Diagnosed with Cancer|publisher=Syracuse.com|accessdate=February 20, 2018|date=February 20, 2018}}</ref> In January 2018, Crimmins was diagnosed with [[cancer]] and described the prognosis as "not very good".<ref name="Cancer"/> A few months earlier, his wife Helen, was diagnosed with stage four [[non-Hodgkin Lymphoma]].<ref name="Cancer"/>


Crimmins died of cancer on February 28, 2018, in Syracuse at the age of 64. His spouse reported his death from his Twitter account on March 1, 2018, saying, "Helen here with sad news...Barry passed peacefully yesterday with Bobcat and I. He would want everyone to know that he cared deeply about mankind and wants you to carry on the good fight. Peace."<ref name="Death">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/crimmins/status/969107356570345473|title=Barry Crimmins' Twitter account|accessdate=March 1, 2018|date=March 1, 2018}}</ref>
Crimmins died of cancer on February 28, 2018, in Syracuse at the age of 64. His spouse reported his death from his Twitter account on March 1, 2018, saying, "Helen here with sad news...Barry passed peacefully yesterday with Bobcat and I. He would want everyone to know that he cared deeply about mankind and wants you to carry on the good fight. Peace."<ref name="Death">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/barry-crimmins-comedian-and-activist-dead-at-64-w517272|title=Barry Crimmins, Comedian and Activist, Dead at 64|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|accessdate=March 1, 2018|date=March 1, 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Barry Crimmins
Crimmins performing in Oslo, January 2017
Born(1953-07-03)July 3, 1953
Kingston, New York, U.S.[1]
DiedFebruary 28, 2018(2018-02-28) (aged 64)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Political satirist, comedian
Years active1980–2018
Websitebarrycrimmins.com

Barry Crimmins (July 3, 1953 – February 28, 2018) was an American stand-up comedian, political satirist, author of Never Shake Hands with a War Criminal[2] released by Seven Stories Press, former Air America Radio writer and correspondent, and comedy club owner.

Career

Crimmins founded two comedy clubs, The Ding Ho and Stitches, in the 1980s in Boston.[3][4] Shows at these clubs, produced by Crimmins, included performances by comedians Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait, Kevin Meaney, Jimmy Tingle and many others.[5][6]

Crimmins' satirical writing and comedy routines focused on the need for political and social change.[7] In the 1990s, in a more serious vein, he led a crusade against images of child abuse on the Internet, calling for police investigation of Internet service providers.[8] Crimmins received the "Peace Leadership Award" from Boston Mobilization for Survival, and was honored by Community Works with the "Artist for Social Change Award" for his years of activism.[9] Howard Zinn presented Barry Crimmins with "The Courage of Conscience Award" from Wellesley College and The Life Experience School at The Peace Abbey in Sherborn, Massachusetts.[citation needed]

Crimmins was featured on the podcast WTF with Marc Maron in 2013, discussing his personal life and career as a political activist and his role in the Boston comedy scene.[10] In 2016 he appeared on Stuart Goldsmith's podcast The Comedian's Comedian, which was recorded while Crimmins was performing in London.[11]

Crimmins was also featured in a number of film and television appearances, including When Standup Stood Out (2003), The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988-1989), and The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (1986). Crimmins has released two albums: Strange Bedfellows on A&M Records and Kill the Messenger on Green Linnet. His articles are regularly published in The Boston Phoenix[12][13] among other publications.[14]

Crimmins's life and work in comedy and politics were the subject of a documentary entitled Call Me Lucky (2015) directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.[15]

On June 4, 2016, Crimmins shot a special, "Whatever Threatens You", in Lawrence, Kansas for Louis C.K.'s production company Pig Newton.[16]

Personal life

Crimmins was married to Helen Crimmins and resided in Syracuse, New York.[17] In January 2018, Crimmins was diagnosed with cancer and described the prognosis as "not very good".[17] A few months earlier, his wife Helen, was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.[17]

Crimmins died of cancer on February 28, 2018, in Syracuse at the age of 64. His spouse reported his death from his Twitter account on March 1, 2018, saying, "Helen here with sad news...Barry passed peacefully yesterday with Bobcat and I. He would want everyone to know that he cared deeply about mankind and wants you to carry on the good fight. Peace."[18]

References

  1. ^ david.wilcox@lee.net, David Wilcox. "From Skaneateles to Sundance: Comedian Barry Crimmins' story of trailblazing, trauma told by new Bobcat Goldthwait documentary". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  2. ^ Mike Bent (July 18, 2009). The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing: From stand-up to sketch – all you need to succeed in the world of comedy. Everything Books. pp. 125–. ISBN 1-4405-0174-2.
  3. ^ "INTERVIEW: Barry Crimmins' last stand". Loaded Gun.
  4. ^ "For these two 'Un-Conventional' acts, politics is vocal". By Nick A. Zaino III. Boston Globe, July 11, 2004.
  5. ^ Turbovsky, Rob. "Steven Wright inducted into Hall, a city's comedy history celebrated". Punchline Magazine. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  6. ^ Baltrusis, Sam. "Steven Wright headlines Ding Ho reunion benefit". LoadedGunBoston.com. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "Politics of Absurdism, Barry Crimmins Style". The Heights, Boston College, March 26, 1990.
  8. ^ Philip Jenkins (July 1, 2003). Beyond Tolerance: Child Pornography on the Internet. NYU Press. pp. 147–. ISBN 978-0-8147-4263-1.
  9. ^ Cassel, David. "Chat Room Chaperone: Barry Crimmins, who tracked AOL's child porn problem, isn't your typical online morality cop". MetroActive.com. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  10. ^ "Episode 443 – Barry Crimmins". WTFpod.com. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  11. ^ "The Comedian's Comedian – 184 – Barry Crimmins". comedianscomedian.com. October 31, 2016.
  12. ^ "Barry Crimmins: Latest Articles". The Phoenix. Archived from the original on August 28, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Author Archives: Barry Crimmins". Weekly Wire. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  14. ^ "Barry Crimmins". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  15. ^ "Bobcat Goldthwait shoots documentary about activist Barry Crimmins: Minister of Culture ". The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
  16. ^ "Louis CK to Produce Barry Crimmins Hour Special in June – The Interrobang". The Interrobang. May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  17. ^ a b c "Comedian Barry Crimmins from CNY Diagnosed with Cancer". Syracuse.com. February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  18. ^ "Barry Crimmins, Comedian and Activist, Dead at 64". Rolling Stone. March 1, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
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