Ray Combs

American comedian (1956–1996)

PersonDied aged 40humanQ5648201

Also known as Raymond Combs · Raymond Neil Combs Jr.

Born: April 3, 1956
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Died: June 2, 1996
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Birthplace: Hamilton
Place of death: Adventist Health Glendale
Citizenship: United States
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Occupation: stand-up comedian
, comedian
, television presenter
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Education: James A. Garfield High School
, Hamilton High School
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Raymond Neil Combs Jr. was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and game show host. He began his professional career in the late 1970s. His popularity on the stand-up circuit led to him being signed as the second host of the game show Family Feud in its second run and first revival. The show aired on CBS from 1988 to 1993 and was in syndication from 1988 to 1994. From 1995 to 1996, Combs hosted another game show, Family Challenge.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Raymond nickname: Ray
Neil
Place of burial: Greenwood Cemetery
Nominations: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host(1993) for work: Family Feud
Family name: Combs
Manner of death: suicide
Cause of death: hanging to death
Number of children: 6
Birth name: Raymond Neil Combs, Jr.
Start of work period: 1979
End of work period: 1996
Generational suffix: L252247-F2

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