Dick Martin has died at 86

Dick Martin, the wackier half of the Rowan and Martin comedic team, has died at the age of 86 from respiratory failure. Dan Rowan died from cancer in 1987. Martin played off straight man Rowan in "Laugh-In," who's stars garnered laughs with one-liners and double entendres from the psychedelic joke wall, and introduced phrases into the popular lexicon such as "Here comes da judge", "You bet your sweet bippy", and "sock it to me".

Martin, a native of Battle Creek, Michigan, performed in numerous venues with Rowan from 1952 until their "Laugh In" days. He went on to achieve great success as a director, most notably for "The Bob Newhart Show" and later, "Newhart".

Martin is survived by his wife Dolly Read, and sons, Richard and Cary. Per his request, there will be no funeral services.