George Carlin becomes first posthumous Mark Twain honoree
LOS ANGELES - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has said it will go ahead with plans to present its Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to the late George Carlin, making him the first comedian so honoured posthumously
Image 1 of 2: Comedian George Carlin poses with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th annual American Comedy Awards in Los Angeles in 2001. Photo / Reuters