Comedian Tim Conway of The Carol Burnett Show dies today aged 85

Television legend Tim Conway has passed away at the age of 85, his publicist confirmed on Tuesday.

The iconic comedian was best known for his role on the TV variety series The Carol Burnett Show. But he also starred in the series McHale's Navy and is the author of the memoir What’s So Funny? My Hilarious Life. The Ohio native had reportedly been suffering from dementia and in August his daughter Kelly had filed documents to become his conservator in an effort to oversee his medical needs. 'He was one in a million, not only as a brilliant comedian but as a loving human being,' Burnett said in a tribute shared to USA Today. 'I cherish the times we had together both on the screen and off. He'll be in my heart forever.'
He passed away at 8:45 am on Tuesday in the Los Angeles area, his rep Howard Bragman told People.