George Carlin is dead. This man paved the way for what comedy is today, an art that not only expresses and entertains the masses, but pushes limits and sets new boundaries. Carlin had been suffering from heart failure for years and went into the hospital complaining of chest pains. He died later that evening. I’d like to say that he’s smiling at us from heaven…or hell, but he was never a fan of that phrase. This man will be missed.