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Tom Dreesen, the beloved comedian who opened for Frank Sinatra for thirteen years and appeared on over fifty talk shows, passed away at 86. Rising from humble Chicago roots and a stint in the military, he became a comedy legend—co-founding one of the first multiracial duos, mentoring giants like Letterman and Leno, and leading a historic strike for performers’ rights. Despite living in LA, he stayed deeply connected to Chicago, even touring with “The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh” and giving back to his community. His family honored him as a man who found joy in his children and loved them all.

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