On June 22, 2008, at age 71, Carlin died of a heart attack at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California. His death occurred one week after his final performance at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. Per his wishes, his body was cremated and his ashes scattered in front of various New York City nightclubs and over Spofford Lake in New Hampshire, where he had attended summer camp as an adolescent. His will stated that there was to be no funeral and that he wished only for his widow and daughter to host a small gathering at his home for loved ones to share stories of him.
On June 22 2008 at age 71 Carlin died of a heart attack at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica California His death occurred one week after his final performance at The Orleans Hotel and Casino Per his wishes his body was cremated and his ashes scattered in front of various New York City nightclubs and over Spofford Lake in New Hampshire where he had attended summer camp as an adolescent His will stated that there was to be no funeral and that he wished only for his widow and daughter to host a small gathering at his home for loved ones to share stories of him