Yesterday, the world said goodbye to a comedy legend, Jonathan Winters. A beloved American actor, comedian, and writer, Winters passed away at the age of 87 on April 11th, 2013, from natural causes at his home in Montecito, California. The son of a banker, Winters spent much of his early life in Dayton, Ohio. Later he served in the U.S. Marines during World War II as a meteorologist, where his impressive wit and talent for mimicry quickly earned him the respect of his peers. Following the war, Winters turned to entertainment, becoming a household name in the 1950s for his work in television, theater, and film, earning his own television variety show in the ‘60s. His noted appearances in It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, The Loved One, Mork & Mindy, and several other classic films cemented him as a comedy icon. Throughout his long and varied career, Winters continuously demonstrated a gift for character work, showcasing a genius-like ability to quickly improvise and create some of the most memorable comedic personalities. His ability to create a “funhouse of characters” earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy, and the Governors Award, in addition to many other honors. Winters is survived by his wife, Eileen Schauder, two children, four grandchildren, and a large legacy of humor that shall live on forever.