He was a “Tonight Show” favourite. 

Comedian David Brenner has died.  Brenner was one of the first stand-up comics to focus heavily on observational humour, a style embraced by other comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld,

He was a favourite of Johnny Carson’s and appeared on “The Tonight Show” more than 150 times as a guest and substitute host.

Brenner had been fighting cancer, and passed away Saturday afternooon at his home inNew York City.  He was 78