A brief, but touching message appeared on the web site of our favorite comedy nerds, www.timanderic.com, announcing the passing of one of their go-to greats: Richard Dunn. Richard was certainly best known for the work he did with Tim & Eric, appearing in most of everything they’ve ever produced - from animated cameos in Tom Goes to the Mayor, to internet “talk show” Tim & Eric Nite Live and of course the Adult Swim mega-sensation, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

The Comedy of Tim & Eric may someday be likened to the painting philosophy of Salvador Dali. To them surreality is but a foggy checkpoint on a road leading somewhere much deeper and often darker. Despite this, Richard’s presence (though apparently frail) was always fortified by a grandfatherly innocence and this juxtaposition became a key ingredient in the Tim & Eric recipe for creation.

Click here to read the original message posted on the Tim & Eric web site. Popeater.com also has a nice write up on Richard, and a little more about his background.