Ronnie Shakes

Ronnie Shakes (born Ronald Michael Sakele; February 21, 1947 – May 16, 1987) was an American stand up comedian who made seven appearances on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1984 to 1987. According to his wife, Ronnie "idolized [Woody] Allen, especially his perfect lines and timing".^[1]

Ronnie Shakes
Born	Ronald Michael Sakele (1947-02-21)February 21, 1947 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died	May 16, 1987(1987-05-16) (aged 40) Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Comedy career
Medium	Stand-up

Shakes died at age 40 of a heart attack while jogging.^[2][3]