Gary Owens, ‘Laugh-In’ Announcer, Dead At Age 80

The man behind the smooth baritone best known for announcing “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” has died. Gary Owens was 80 years old.

Owens is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arleta, and their sons, Scott and Chris. Owens suffered from diabetes and the family asks that donations be made to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation in lieu of flowers.

The Huffington Post