Ray Combs
Ray Combs | |
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Combs in a publicity photo for Family Feud in 1988 | |
| Born | Raymond Neil Combs Jr. April 3, 1956 Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 1996 (aged 40) Glendale, California, U.S. |
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| Spouse |
Debbie Combs
(m. 1977; sep. 1995) |
| Children | 6 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1979–1996 |
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Raymond Neil Combs Jr. (April 3, 1956 – June 2, 1996) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and game show host. He began his professional career in the late 1970s. His popularity on the stand-up circuit led to him being signed as the second host of the game show Family Feud in its second run and first revival. The show aired on CBS from 1988 to 1993 and was in syndication from 1988 to 1994. From 1995 to 1996, Combs hosted another game show, Family Challenge.