LOCAL COMEDY LEGEND ARNOLD PARKER DIES AGED 78
Los Santos' comedy legend, Arnold Parker, best known for 'Mother in the Boot' and 'Not the sisters mister' has passed away at the age of 78.
His family shared the heartbreaking news earlier this afternoon via Bleeter. "It is with sadness that I confirm the passing of my grandfather, Arnold Parker. Arnold was suffering from an ongoing heart condition. Whilst alive, he was very grateful for the amount of support he had received from friends and fans and we would like to thank you for making his last moments full of humor and love. We ask that our privacy is respected during this hard time. Thank you."
His cause of death has been confirmed to have been a heart attack caused by the health conditions he had been dealing with for the past 12 years. Arnold passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his closest family members and friends. A close and well-respected friend, Michael De Santa has paid his tributes to the comedy legend.
A tweet from Michael De Santa
"Rest in peace Arnie from the golf course to the shore you were a fun and kind-hearted man shame we never got that drink together, you were a comedy legend and a friend I will dearly miss I'll raise a glass to you tonight to the years we worked together rest in peace friend."
As Arnold always said, he was cracking jokes from his mother's womb. He was always making jokes, making people laugh, and was a funny man.
Arnold was a husband to Eleanor Parker, and they both had 2 children, Rachel and Diane. Diane's daughter Laura Saden, who was the granddaughter to Arnold, shared the heartbreaking news with us today.
The Split Sides Comedy Lounge would like to welcome members of the public to attend a memorial for Arnold on the 17th of July 2022 to remember and cherish his life. The memorial service will take place at 1:30pm. The Split Sides Comedy Lounge does ask for the public to dress as anything comedic or funny.
R.I.P. Arnold Parker.
