Washington DC, May 19 -- : Veteran stand-up comedian Sammy Shore died at the age of 92 on Sunday.

Shore, in his 70-year-long career, founded The Comedy Store in partnership with Rudy De Luca, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Expressing grief, The Comedy Store's Facebook page posted, "Words can't express how much his comedic gift, friendship, and beneficence will be missed. The bright light he shone and the laughter he brought into the lives of everyone he touched will never dim. There is only one 'Brother Sam'!"

His son Pauly Shore, who is also a comedian, paid his tribute on Twitter. "Dad, you lived an amazing life and I'm so proud to say you are my father. When you're in heaven I'll be killing the crowds night after night and carry...