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Jimmy Kimmel’s Evolution From the ‘The Man Show’ Guy to Beloved Late-Night Host Caught in a Firestorm

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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — One of the most significant moments for Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night comedy show wasn’t funny at all. In a 2017 monologue, Kimmel tearfully shared a private battle. His then newborn son, William John Kimmel or “Billy,” was born with a congenital heart issue that was discovered after his delivery. “It’s a terrifying thing,” Kimmel said at the time, his voice breaking. “You know, my wife is back in the recover…

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Jimmy Kimmel’s evolvution from the ‘The Man Show’ guy to beloved late-night host caught in a firestorm

Kimmel, a comedian who grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and found fame with a juvenile, occasionally crass brand of humor, has had quite an evolution.

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