Comedian and former Late Show host John Mulrooney dies at 67

An excellent radio man and an even better stand-up comic.

That’s how friends and fans describe John Mulrooney.

Sadly, Albany’s Times Union now reports that the comedian and former Late Show host-turned-police officer has died at 67.

Beloved stand-up comedian, radio personality, and late-night television veteran John Mulrooney has died suddenly at the age of 67, leaving the comedy world stunned and heartbroken.

According to Albany’s Times Union, Mulrooney died at his home in Coxsackie, New York, on December 29, 2025. His cause of death was not “immediately available,” the outlet reported. Friends say the loss was completely unexpected.