Shelley Berman(1925-2017)

In the mid-1960s, Berman and wife Sarah adopted two children, son Joshua (1965-October 29, 1977) and daughter Rachel. The Bermans were planning Joshua's bar mitzvah when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Joshua died on October 29, 1977 at age 12.

As much experience, education and awareness as one can attain is important for a comedian.