At the age of 49, Phil Hartman was one of the most famous comedians on the planet.

Phil was respected by his Hollywood peers and loved by fans across the globe. Known as a comedians comedian, his comedy was committed and thoughtful.

Life in his 4600 sqft Encino, California home was a world away from the poverty that he grew up with in Brantford, Ontario.

On the evening of May 27, 1998, Phil went to bed after swimming in the pool with his 2 young kids. At some point during the early morning hours of May 28, Phil Hartman was shot dead while he slept. Tragedy would befall the Hartman home one more time that morning, leaving two children with no parents.

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