First reported by Variety
Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comedian and Frank Sinatra Opener, Dies at 86
Comedian Tom Dreesen, from suburban Harvey and Sinatra’s opening act, has died at 86
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Rick Kogan
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Comedian Tom Dreesen, from south suburban Harvey, grew up poor and first found comedy when he partnered with Tim Reid in an interracial duo. He later became Sinatra’s longtime opening act and close friend.
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