FACT CHECK: Did Larry the Cable Guy Die?

A day without laughter is a day wasted. And a comedian’s life purpose is to spread laughs as a ray of sunshine in the darkest days.

But comedy comes with a price– be it controversies, criminal accusations, substance abuse, and even death hoax, among other ways people get offended by comedians.

Larry the Cable Guy is one of those comedians who can make you laugh just by narrating his life. He has created a legacy from his stage persona and amassed a considerable fan following.

But out of nowhere, social media was flocked by the news that Larry the Cable Guy had died in July. His fans on Facebook, Twitter, and Tiktok were mourning the death of the veteran comedian.

As it turns out, all the rumors about Larry The Cable Guy being dead are all fake. He is alive and thriving while bringing cheers on his recent tours.

Who Is Larry The Cable Guy?

Daniel Lawrence Whitney was born in Nebraska on 17 February 1963 to Tom and Shirley Whitney. He enjoyed the simple farm life and countryside living of a Midwestern upbringing. While he spent much of his childhood on their 80-acre farm, the family eventually moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, when Daniel turned 16.

Whitney graduated from the Baptist University of America and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, excelling in drama and speech. Naturally, he wanted to pursue a career in entertainment, where he could hone his skills. He tried his hand at stand-up comedy in local clubs. But his acts couldn’t gain much traction in the comedy community.

Instead of giving up on the entertainment career, he explored other options as a radio show host and gradually became a familiar name.

He decided to give his comedy career a second chance by ditching his identity and creating the “Larry the Cable Guy” persona. This catapulted his career as a relatable family guy with a thick accent and American charm.

Later he was integrated as a member of the famous group of “rednecks” called Blue Collar Comedy group. They would conduct stand-up tours and sketch comedy shows together. The group comprises prominent comedians, including Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy, and Ron White.

Larry The Cable Guy: Career and Achievements

He released several comedy albums–

• Lord, I Apologize (2001)
• The Right to Bare Arms (2005)
• Morning Constitutions and TV special released in 2007

The majority of his albums have been well-received while being certified gold by the RIAA.

Apart from comedy, he also entertained on cable TV with the travelogue series– Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy,

He also appeared on the Comedy Central Roast as the celebrity who gets roasted by his friends. While he was revealed to be a contestant on The Masked Singer in 2021.

Although Daniel is most notably known for voicing Mater in the Cars film series. He also appeared as himself, Larry the Cable Guy, in several movies.

By 2005, after almost two decades in his comedic career, Whitney got married to his wife, Cara. Together they have a son, Wyatt, and a daughter, Reagan.

The crowd would always erupt in cheers when he used his famous catchphrase during his stand-up sets– “Git R Done!” But he also used this popularity for his philanthropic endeavors, as he and his wife started the Git-R-Done Foundation in 2009.

He also extended his support for tornado disaster relief by appearing with the band REO Speedwagon on stage at their 2013 concert.

With a career spanning decades in the entertainment industry, Whitney is the target of the same age-old traditions of death hoaxes.

Did Larry the Cable Guy Die?

This is yet another “people have too much time on their hands” situation. The rumors that Larry the Cable Guy died are entirely false. He is very much alive and continuing on his epic comedy tours. Catch his recent gigs and all information on tickets available on Larrythecableguy.com.

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