Bob Einstein, Marty Funkhouser on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Dead at 76

Crushed to hear about the passing of Bob Einstein, who hilariously played Marty Funkhouser, Larry David's raspy-voiced best "friend" on "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He had been battling cancer and was 76. RIP, Little Orphan Marty.

Had no idea he was Albert Brooks's older brother until reading his obituary. Apparently Albert decided to change his actual last name for some reason ... 

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Reps for Olivia Newton-John -- who is battling another recurrence of cancer -- adamantly deny tabloid reports that she's at "death's door." 

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He was also great on David Letterman (et al.) as the hapless stuntman Super Dave Osborne!

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Oh La La: How to politely find out someone's sexuality

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Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ to Return to HBO

The timing could not be more perfect as as I just finished introducing Damian to the first eight seasons! The show holds up incredibly well, in a it-was-always-kind-of-silly-to-begin-with kind of way.

The New York Times reports:

After an extended hiatus, HBO’s hit comedy “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is coming back, the premium cable channel announced on Tuesday. The eighth and most recent season of the show, created by its star, Larry David, was broadcast in 2011. Mr. David, who was also a creator of “Seinfeld,” has said for years that he was unsure if there would be a ninth season. HBO did not announce when the series’ ninth season would begin filming or when it would air. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” was broadcast from 2000 to 2011 with a total of 80 episodes. Mr. David’s vaguely autobiographical character became a beloved avatar of misanthropes everywhere. The show was nominated seven times for the Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series , and it won the Golden Globe for best comedy in 2002.

Song of the Day: 'Precious Illusions' by Alanis Morissette

Rewatching "Curb Your Enthusiasm" from the beginning and had completely forgotten how hilarious the "Ironic" one was during her guest appearance! Watch HERE.