TV Comic Jerry Van Dyke Dies At 86

Jerry Van Dyke

Jerry Van Dyke is dead at 86.  TMZ  quotes his wife Shirley as saying the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke  passed away yesterday at their Arkansas ranch at the age of 86.  She  added Jerry's health deteriorated after they were involved in a car  accident two years ago.  Jerry became a popular stand-up comedian, talk  show guest and TV sitcom star.  He earned four Emmy nomination for  portraying assistant coach Luther Van Dam in the 1990s sitcom "Coach"  starring Craig T. Nelson.

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