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In the news: Comedian/writer Irwin Barker dies

June 21, 2010 Diane Wild

Condolences to his family and friends.

From the Montreal Gazette:

  • Comedic sharpshooter Irwin Barker dies
    “One of the most intelligent, inventive and unique voices in Canadian comedy has been silenced. Comedian/writer Irwin Barker died early Monday in Toronto after a lengthy battle with leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of soft-tissue cancer.” Read more.
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