The Hoff on the Loss of Ed McMahon

David spoke with Entertainment Tonight about the loss of Ed McMahon.  

When he first heard the news, David says it took him by surprise, "It just didn't register because ... he was such a man full of life. He was always, 'don't worry about me pal, I'm a Marine, you know us Marines are fighters, we never give up.'"David goes on to describe Ed's many accomplishments and gives his thoughts on why he was such an icon. Watch the video for more as the "America's Got Talent" judge details how their personal friendship grew over the years.

David Hasselhoff Gives Ed McMahon Health Update

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I used to watch Ed McMahon on Star Search as a kid all the time, and I hope he pulls through his cancer. Best wishes and prayers go out to him and his family.

David Hasselhoff recently visited good friend Ed McMahon, who is battling systemic bone cancer, and he gives ET an update on the health of the former "Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson" sidekick."He's doing well," says David. "I was honored and moved that he asked for me, and so I went to see him.""Ed McMahon's a marine, and he's a fighter," continues the former "Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" star. "He's probably one of the kindest, coolest, neatest guys ever who's raised millions of dollars for charity. Millions, and absolutely never gives up."It was back at the end of February that ET learned Ed was battling the disease and had also been treated for pneumonia at a Los Angeles area hospital intensive care unit. Ed's publicist, Howard Bragman, subsequently told us that the 86-year-old star is "confronting it head-on with strength, courage and dignity."