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Al Franken Comedy Partner Tom Davis Dead at 59

'SNL' alum had neck and throat cancer

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2012 6:55 PM CDT

(Newser) – One of Saturday Night Live's first writers, Tom Davis, has died of throat and neck cancer at age 59, reports TMZ. On SNL, he teamed with Al Franken—they actually filled one writer's slot and shared the $350 weekly salary—and had a... Read full story »

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Al Franken Comedy Partner Tom Davis Dead at 59

'SNL' alum had neck and throat cancer

Saturday Night Live • obituary • comedy • Tom Davis • Al Franken

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