Death Summary: Martin died of "breathing complications" in Santa Monica, California at the age of 86. The complications stemmed from losing the use of one of his lungs when he was a teenager.

He still managed to live a pretty long life all things considered, though he suffered from respiratory problems during his later years, and ultimatley fell victim to them.

Who was Dick Martin : Dick Martin who's real name was Thomas Richard Martin was an American comedian. He was best known for his role on the hit sketch comedy show Laugh-In.

Martin also appeared on The Lucy Show and The Dean Martin Show, and eventually went behind the camera. He directed many episodes of The Bob Newhart Show and was the chief director of Newhart.

He was married to Playboy playmate Dolly Read from 1971 until his death, with a three year divorce in the late seventies.

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