Tom Dreesen, veteran stand-up comic, Dies at 86

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Los Angeles, California
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Los Angeles California in Los Angeles, California: Tom Dreesen, a veteran stand‐up comic and former opening act for Frank Sinatra, died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Associated Press confirmed the death, noting he was 86 years old and had no cause of death released.

Original reporting

Tom Dreesen, veteran stand-up comic, Dies at 86 | LiveNOW from FOX

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