It’s a sad day for fans of the popular late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! as “Uncle Frank” Potenza has passed away.
Frank Potenza was a former New York City police officer, where he spent 20 years on the force. Earlier in his career he was a personal security guard for Frank Sinatra.
News of “Uncle Franks” death of spread quickly around the Internet, as most things do. It’s currently a trending topic on Twitter as most people are responding to Jimmy Kimmel’s tweet:
@jimmykimmel
Jimmy Kimmelthank you for your kind words about a very kind man – my Uncle Frank – who passed away this morning http://t.co/pPlZ3QG
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Shortly after this tweet was sent, people began replying giving their condolences for his loss. You can tell by some of these tweets that people are truly saddened by the passing of “Uncle Frank”.
@gmmrtv
Kath Skerry (GMMR)So sorry for your loss, @jimmykimmel. Uncle Frank made a lot of people laugh over the years. 1 minute ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@EMFboss
EMFbossR.I.P uncle frank #jkl 6 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@evcrow
Evelyn CrowleyOMG. Just heard that Uncle Frank from the Jimmy Kimmel show passed away today. He was 77 y/o. RIP, Uncle Frank 🙁 20 seconds ago via web · powered by @socialditto
@onenicerac
Daniel Rip uncle frank 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto
@ThePolishAholic
Jenoh man…Uncle Frank from the Jimmy Kimmel Show died 🙁 That makes me sad 2 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto
What’s some of your favorite memories of “Uncle Frank” on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show?
For more information about Frank’s death, head on over to his Famous Dead page, be sure to leave your condolences.