“Mr. Carson passed away peacefully early Sunday morning,” his nephew, Jeff Sotzing, said. “He was surrounded by his family, whose loss will be immeasurable.”

He did not provide further details, but NBC said Carson died of emphysema at his Malibu home.

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“I am one of the lucky people in the world. I found something that I always wanted to do and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.” – Johnny Carson