Stand-up comics more likely to die prematurely than film comedians and dramatic actors
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 15:42
in Health & Medicine
The world's best stand-up comedians -- household names including Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfield, Ricky Gervais and Eddie Murphy -- are more likely to die early than comedic and dramatic screen and stage actors, according to a landmark study.