Canadian host and comedian Mike Bullard dies at 67
Canadian comedian and former talk show host Mike Bullard died at the age of 67. His family confirmed to Global News that Bullard was found dead of a suspected heart attack.
Bullard got his start in comedy doing live stand-up in comedy clubs across Ontario, before moving to television thanks to his success with stand-up.
He rose to prominence in 1997 as host of the late-night talk show “Open Mike With Mike Bullard” on CTV, which he hosted until 2003, when he was hired by Global Television to host “The Mike Bullard Show.” This program lasted 13 weeks.
After his television show was canceled, Bullard turned to radio. After a few canceled shows and a brief return to television, he found success as host of “Beyond The Mic with Mike Bullard” on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto, where he remained from 2010 to 2016.
He left Newstalk 1010 after being accused of stalking a former romantic partner. In 2018, Bullard pleaded guilty to one count of communications harassment.
During his career, Bullard won two Gemini Awards for his show “Open Mike With Mike Bullard.” In 2013, he received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his voluntary work. In 2022, Bullard traveled to Ukraine to volunteer with humanitarian organizations in the country following the Russian invasion.
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