Sarge Pickman RIP – Tributes Pour in as 64-year old Jewish Black Sober Comedian Passes Away - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

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Dec. 1, 2025 – He was a popular stand-up comedian in Boca Raton, Florida. He died on December 1. He was born, Steven Charles Pickman. Boca Raton residents reacted with an outpouring of grief, remembering their moments with the stand-up comic. In his college days, he fell into addiction, homelessness, and a difficult period of life. On December 26, 1990, he committed to sobriety “cold turkey.” He worked as a talent agent and behind-the-scenes in television briefly, before enrolling at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute to train as a performer.

He was multitalented, and often performed as a comedian, pianist, singer and actor. He opened for major music stars, like Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka and The Beach Boys.

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