Sam Kinison

Samuel Burl Kinison (December 8, 1953-April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Early life.
Kinison was born in Yakima, Washington to Marie Florence Morrow and Samuel Earl Kinison.
Career.
Kinison began his career in Houston, Texas.
Influences.
Kinison stated comedians like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce and Fred Rogers as influence.
Personal life.
Kinison acquired much of his material from his two marriages to Patricia Adkins and Terry Marze.
Death.
On April 10, 1992, he was driving his 1989 Pontiac Turbo Am, where he was struck on Needles Highway and around 4.3 miles northwest of Needles, California.
Legacy.
After his death, Kinison was fondly remembered by his friends and co-stars.