Death
He and his wife, Lynn, died in the attacks of 9/11 as passengers on American Airlines Flight 11.
In delivering his eulogy, David Lee credited Angell with coining the word "boinking" as a euphemism for sex on Cheers. He cited this as an example of one of the comedic contributions he made. Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson also spoke at the funeral.
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Famous quotes containing the word death:
“It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.”
—Eric Hoffer (1902–1983)
“When death comes too near, comedy and tragedy fall silent.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“It is not death therefore that is burdensome, but the fear of death.”
—Ambrose (c. 333–397)