Comedian George Carlin dead at 71
Carlin constantly questioned and prodded American sacred and social institutions in his comedy act
Hyde Park, Chicago, Ill. —
The comedian, who toured college campuses for years and made a name for himself using dirty language and delivering biting social commentaries, had released 22 solo albums and three bestselling books.
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