Death Comes in Sets of 3

The saying is true: Death comes in circles of three at the time --
hope this is not the exception.
Celebrity guest voice on the television series "The Simpsons" Ed McMahon and his wife Pamela attend the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" in Los Angeles, California in this July 24, 2007.

Ed McMahon (left) and Johnny Carson pose for a photo on "The Tonight Show" set in the early days of their partnership. McMahon played second banana to Carson on the show for 30 years and went on to host his own shows and pitch products. (NBC / NYT)

Talk show host Johnny Carson, behind his desk, Doc Severinsen, left, leader of "The Tonight Show Band", and announcer Ed McMahon, center, share some moments together during the final taping of "The Tonight Show" in Burbank, Ca., Friday, May 22, 1992. (Douglas C. Pizac / AP)