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Jerry Van Dyke, comedian, actor and younger brother of Dick Van Dyke, died Friday afternoon at his Arkansas home at the age of 86.

Van Dyke’s wife, Shirley, confirmed her husband’s death to TMZ. Shirley said her husband’s health began deteriorating after they were both involved in a car accident two years earlier.

TMZ reported Dick Van Dyke visited his brother at his home during the holidays.

Jerry Van Dyke was a well-known comedian who used perform at various military bases and appeared on television programs. The comedian made his debut on his brother’s hit show, “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and also appeared in “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Judy Garland Show.”

Van Dyke was also known for his role on “Coach” where he played Assistant Coach Luther Van Dam. The role garnered him four Emmy nominations. His latest television appearance was on ABC’s hit show “The Middle" in 2015.

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Rest In Peace.

Just saw his episodes on Andy Griffith a few days ago.
 
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Testing my non-Google-assisted memory... wasn't he also in "My Mother the Car"?



I always liked him... great comic timing..


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Testing my non-Google-assisted memory... wasn't he also in "My Mother the Car"?




Yes. Another notable role was in McLintock!, a 1963 John Wayne comedy/western.
 
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I thought he was great in 'Coach'. He made me laugh in every episode.

Does anyone know if 'Coach' is on Netflix or Amazon Prime? I'd like to watch some of those again.

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RIP. I most remember him from Coach.
 
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I loved him in Coach, too. Always made me laugh.
 
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One of my favorite shows to this day is Coach.
Luther Van Dam was an awesome character.

That character spoke to me, especially the part of him liking to eat and pie.

I have Netflix and Hulu and it is not on either of them YET...
 
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He played a pretty mean banjo back in the day. I believe he played it in at least one episode of the Andy Griffith Show.



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Yep. He turned down the role of Gilligan to do MMTC.



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He played a pretty mean banjo back in the day. I believe he played it in at least one episode of the Andy Griffith Show.


I think he also played it when he appeared on the Dick Van Dyke show
 
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I knew him as the coach. RIP.



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One of my favorite shows to this day is Coach.
Luther Van Dam was an awesome character.

That character spoke to me, especially the part of him liking to eat and pie.

I have Netflix and Hulu and it is not on either of them YET...


Coach was one of my favorite shows as a kid. I always enjoyed his character.
Coach is available on Amazon video for $1.99 an episode
The entire DVD series is available at Amazon for $30. Well worth it.


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I remember him from McClintock! and Coach, but I also remember him playing banjo on the Dick Van Dyke show.

RIP, sir.
 
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RIP Jerry, the great actors are dwindling.


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I liked him on coach
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