Kimmels son, Billy, was born with a congenital heart defect calledtetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. All rights reserved. In addition to being nice beyond reason, she is also fun to play pranks on. The condition prevents the child from getting enough oxygen to his lungs. Micki is awesome and its even more perfect that shes his cousin. They made a perfect team Jimmy as the late night show host and his uncle as the foil. According to the Jimmy Kimmel Live website, which lists Aunt Chippy as one of the characters on his show, Chippy's real name is Concetta Potenza. One of the most memorable tricks is when Chippy accompanied Jimmy and Sal's cousin Micki to a sonogram. I laughed so hard her smile is so bright. Also, check out Jimmys childrens book, The Serious Goose. Jimmy's cousin Micki is easily one of the kindest, most considerate and genuinely good people ever. Call (202) 225-3121 to tell Congress to #FundCHIPNow! Im DROOLING . lol. But on the new episode, the host took things to the next level, explaining that the roots of his new prank date back five years to when Micki had her second child and bought a new house with her husband. Hilary Duff Challenges Seth to Go Day Drinking After Talking How I Met Your Father, Jimmy Kimmel & Fellow Late Night Shows Team Up for a Climate Change Intervention, Guillermo Gets Baked for 4/20, Most Americans Want Weed Legalized & We Play Whos NOT High?, Passenger with Zero Flying Experience Lands Plane, Congress Wants Quieter Ads | The Tonight Show, Thank You Notes: Snoop Doggs THC-Infused Chips, Trick-or-Treating | The Tonight Show, Hasan Minhaj Explains Why Old Childrens Books Are So Weird, The National: Tropic Morning News | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Andy Cohen Talks Dropping the F-Bomb on Watch What Happens Live, BravoCon and His Dancing Abilities, Gutfeld: Toronto Raptors apologize for Womens History Month video. Wax Jimmy is pretty good, to be honest. Then there was the time were Jimmy forced Chippy to go ziplining above the streets of Las Vegas, this is when she told him "You know, you have other aunts, why don't you pick on them!?". between 2003 and his tragic death in 2011. [8], In July 2020 Iacono debuted a new podcast called Extra Points with his friend Dave Dameshek as part of a newly formed sports gambling media company of the same name founded by Iacono. [9], Along with his appearances on Bill Simmons's podcast, Sal was also a regular columnist on Grantland.com, which was a sports and pop culture website formerly run by Simmons. We close comments on older posts to fight comment spam. He and Piper were confronted by Santino Marella, who had the cake thrown on him and was attacked by Iacono. Many years later Micki still keeps in touch with Carol always inviting her to visit, always welcoming, always thankful. He is Jimmy Kimmel's cousin, hence his nickname Cousin Sal. It comes as photos show Allan at a shooting range in 2018 while his cousin says he feels 'mistakes were made on both sides' . He has two younger siblings named Jonathan and Jill. Sadly, Uncle Frank, as he was fondly referred to, passed away after eight years on the show. [5] Iacono was the co-host through the rest of the run of the series and was nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Game Show Host category. [2] Jimmy Kimmel, in full James Christian Kimmel, (born November 13, 1967, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.), American late-night talk-show personality, producer, and comedian best known as the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The main reason for this is that she loves her nephew Jimmy. The couple had three daughters Ann Smith, Sally Flack and Micki Marseglia. 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Come here for huge hugs from people who dont do mean tricks meant to capitalize on your beautiful good nature. Aunt Chippy loves to scream and Jimmy Kimmel loves to prank. Although she, and the rest of his family, are basically employees at the show. But so cu-ute. You dont know if him is Jimmy or Wax Jimmy. Jimmy Kimmel Pulls The Most Incredible Prank On His Cousin Micki By Corey Atad. Jimmy Kimmelhas been hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Early life [ edit] Iacono was born in Brooklyn to Fran Iacono and Vincent Iacono. "We brought wax me into our office and we put it in strange places around the building to surprise my co-workerswith special emphases on my cousin Micki [Marseglia].". He had served during the war in Korea before joining the New York Police Department, where he served for 20 years. [13] In April 2017, Jimmy Kimmel named his son "Billy" after Guillermo. 1.6M views, 9.9K likes, 2.3K loves, 1.5K comments, 4K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jimmy Kimmel: One of my favorite pranks ever on the nicest person in the world - my cousin Micki OMG that was Hilarious LOL made my day! Some of Kimmels most popular comedy bits include Celebrities Read Mean Tweets, Lie Witness News, Unnecessary Censorship, Halloween Candy YouTube Challenge, and music videos like I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum. Their son, Billy, was born in April 2017. On Monday's. [9][10] (Potenza had originally handled security for the show before his role was expanded to appear on screen. ?, A post shared by katie kimmel (@katiekimmel) on Feb 13, 2018 at 9:41am PST. But does Aunt Chippy actually enjoy all the attention he gives her? "JESUS! Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel says he is 'thrilled' that Matt Damon won't . Video related to jimmy kimmels family: 5 fast facts you need to know, [REPOST] Jimmy Kimmel Cries Over Uncle Frank Memories Video, Just re uploading, thought someone maybe search this on Youtube.. :), Cousin Sal Pranks Aunt Chippy at Ceramics Class, Jimmy has pulled so many pranks on Aunt Chippy that at at this point hes always worried that shell catch on. You can see one of them in the video below. gasps Cousin Micki. Oh Micki youre so fine, youre so fine you blow my mind, Hey Micki!. Following the scare, Jimmy found another way to mess with Micki one last time. He keeps haunting us!" As an actor, he appeared on the short-lived Trophy Wife in 2014 and voiced various characters on South Park. To which Aunt Chippy almost always says, "What the hell is wrong with you? Cast. Sure, George Clooney is a master prankster in Hollywood, but Jimmy may rival him in terms of what he's done to Chippy. He will be hosting the 2018 Oscars on March 4. 6.5 TV Series Additional Crew 2009-2010 3 eps Credits Edit Additional Crew1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Additional Crew Previous 1 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Get Toofab breaking news sent right to your browser! Jimmy Kimmel was the latest celeb to get a wax figure Madame Tussauds Hollywood and his statue is so realisticand terrifying. My poor husband cant walk down a hallway without my gasping in terror, to which he responds, but I live here you have to expect Ill be walking around! Knowing this, please do not show my children the clip that Jimmy Kimmel aired the other night of how he pranked his staff. When asked about the married life with Kimmel in Entertainment Weekly, McNearney said: Our Christmas cards and stationery are all handmade by him; our wedding invitation, he drew. mar-a-loudo is performing on saturday night. Trust us, you're going to have to watch this epic scare in the video above! Although Kimmel, 48, was born in Brooklyn, his parents moved to Las Vegas when he was 9 years old. since the first year of the show and quickly became a fan-favorite. Mini Bio (1) Jimmy Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. But so cute.". Birth of Micki Marseglia ", "Passings: Frank Potenza, John Howard Davies, Jack Layton", "Ellen DeGeneres and tWitch, Chelsea Handler and Chuy Bravo Plus More Famous TV Hosts and Their Sidekicks", "Guillermo the Great: Jimmy Kimmel's Sidekick Discusses His Improbable Rise From Parking Lot Security Guard To Late Night TV Star", "Guillermo gives 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' the common touch", "Uncle Frank of 'Kimmel Show' fame dies at 77", "More Campers Are Left 2 Die - Dread Central", "Guillermo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. They married two years later in 1988. Kimmel said that when they bought the house, though the couple didnt make the highest offer, the previous owner, Carol, liked them and the idea of their raising a child there so much that she sold it to them anyway, prompting Micki to offer an open invitation to come back and use the house any time. He is an actor and producer, known for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Cousin Micki Marseglia is the talent relations . James ignored Rodriguez, who had a meter counting how many times the name "LeBron" would be called before James acknowledged his presence. Micki is too pure for us. Many years later Micki still keeps in touch with Carol always inviting her to visit, always welcoming, always thankful. While Jimmy Kimmel has been put through a bunch of embarrassing moments, like when he roasted Bill Gates who definitely didn't want to be roasted, he's likely never been embarrassed as much as Aunt Chippy. In addition, starting in 2019 for FOX NFL Thursday, Sal will be the prognosticator. After she proved an easy mark, they just outright targeted her to cross paths with Wax Jimmy. Some watching the show now may not remember a time when the comedian had his real uncle, Frank Potenza, running the show with him, adding some quirk and injecting humor alongside his nephew. It's clear that Jimmy and Aunt Chippy have a truly close connection. Email TooFab editors at tips@toofab.com. Lou Wilson starts as the announcer, after Dicky Barrett moved to Arizona. [1], Rodriguez began working as a parking-lot security guard for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Katieworks as a ceramics artist in Hermosa Beach, California. - Video Index, "The Adam Carolla Show - Football with Ray Mancini | Adam Carolla's Show", "Fox Sports Takes Action On 'Lock It In', Daily Sports-Gambling Show With "Cousin Sal" Iacono", "Cousin Sal Joins Thursday Night Football Pregame Show", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sal_Iacono&oldid=1142169991, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:17. studio in 2003. He also had one granddaughter at the time of his death. He really is Martha Stewart. Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank, a retired New York City police officer, is remembered today as a man who "contributed great moments" (via New York Post) to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" You can see some of her work in the pictures below. [15], Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:17, Crank Yankers Television show - Crank Yankers TV Show, ABC.com: Jimmy Kimmel Live! Oh my gosh I could watch people getting scared like this for hours. Very funny. he asked his bewildered cousin. Make sure to compliment the meal with dads ole fashion toilet hooch he made doing his time . Some of his family members, including his Aunt Chippy and his cousin, Sal, have been onJimmy Kimmel Live. Then there's his cousin Sal, his aunt Chippy, and his cousin Micki. He has been married to Molly McNearney since July 13, 2013. But she is better known as "Chippy" to her family and friends. He is known for his roles on The Man Show and the late night television show Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Hey, sis! "Oh, my God! Its fun, and if it doesnt (go far), at least it will be some fun film to have, she told the outlet. A physical fight between Rodriguez and Damon's actual character ensues. This might be the best prank Jimmy Kimmel has ever pulled. In May 2017, Iacono became host of the 'Against All Odds' gambling podcast, part of Simmons's Ringer Podcast Network. Rodriguez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico. 2023 EHM Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. Sal also joined the Adam Carolla Podcast on Mondays during the 2010 NFL season to discuss the previous Sunday's NFL action. How Did Jimmy Kimmel And Jennifer Aniston Become Best Friends. Some watching the show now may not remember a time when the comedian had his real uncle, Frank Potenza, running the show with him, adding some quirk and injecting humor alongside his nephew. online at ABC.com. Jimmys cousin Micki is easily one of the kindest, most considerate and genuinely good people ever. During the 2019 Vegas show, Jimmy brought Chippy out on stage and ran her and the audience through some of the most dastardly pranks he's pulled on her. all the kids came out baptized! SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #KIMMEL: bit.ly/JKLSubscribe Watch the latest, said in the interview section on her website, tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. You know Jimmys having a second wax figure commissioned so he can torment her for as long as she stays in LA. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: http://bit.ly/JKLSubscribeWatch Mean Tweets: http://bit.ly/KimmelMT10Connect with Jimmy Kimmel Live Online:Visit the Jimmy Kimmel Live WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/JKLWebsiteLike Jimmy Kimmel on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/KimmelFBLike Jimmy Kimmel Live on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/JKLFacebookFollow @JimmyKimmel on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/KimmelTWFollow Jimmy Kimmel Live on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/JKLTwitterFollow Jimmy Kimmel Live on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/JKLInstagramAbout Jimmy Kimmel Live:Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy-nominated Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABCs late-night talk show. So he sent his cousin Sal to mess with her where she would least expect it her weekly ceramics class in Las Vegas. Cousin Sal's victims are invariably dumbfounded or become extremely infuriated, much to the delight of the viewing audience. Then, of course, there are the pranks that involve testing Chippy's limits like scaring her, taking her to get a bite massage, a phony aura reading, and a yoga studio that made her anything but zen. What was a happy and wondrous event soon turned. Why wasnt aunt Chippy on the bus!?! Kimmel makes no secret of the fact that many of his family members work on the show. At the 2015 Finals, he called out to LeBron James as James was practicing. It involved hiring The Chippendales and sneaking into Jimmy's bedroom at 5 in the morning to wish him a happy birthday Jimmy was surprised, exhausted, and totally got had. Jonathan Kimmel, Kimmels younger brother, is also active in Hollywood. So, Jimmy had some free time over the summer, made a fake email address for Carol, and set in motion what is perhaps the greatest prank he has ever pulled. He graduated from Elwood-John Glenn High School in 1989 and attended SUNY Oswego, earning a degree in Public Justice in 1993. I dont blame him, I laughed to tears the first three times I watched it. I was cracking up so loud, you wouldnt believe it. On Mondays Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host opened things by announcing hed be doing something different. He has been making frequent appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! she yelled after running into it at the reception area. From outside the theater and standing next to his West Coast Customs-made "Guillermobile", he answers Kimmel's questions about the latest tabloid stories by taking a rack of magazines that the "Guillermobile" has been fitted with, and attempts to interpret the stories in an amusing and mis-translated way. [1] He also appears frequently on the show in comedy sketches. "Oh, my god, he's gonna give me a heart attack.". 2023 E! Alex Murdaugh's hitman cousin Curtis Eddie Smith - who he enlisted for botched suicide, life insurance scam - speaks out after guilty verdict . In 2002, Sal was a guest prognosticator with his cousin Jimmy Kimmel on FOX NFL Sunday. It makes me more thankful in general for sure. Laughter is medicine, for real. In 2018, Chippy collaborated with Jimmy's wife and his brother to pull a birthday prank on Jimmy. RELATED: Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Donald Trump In Spoof Love Actually Scene. 3.3M views, 27K likes, 2.4K loves, 2K comments, 13K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jimmy Kimmel: Happy 50th birthday Cousin Micki! Jimmy Kimmel, wearing jeans and chewing gum on a Wednesday morning, watches the action on a monitor from the set of the El Capitan Theatre. They divorced in 2002. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes and more. After having a full-body scare, Micki said, "Oh, my god, I love him but he keeps scaring me!" He was married to Concetta Potenza (aka Chippy) for 28 years before their divorce in 1997. Poor Cousin Micki's first reaction to the spooky figure was so good that Kimmel's team decided to follow her around and set up Wax Jimmy in as many unsuspecting spots as possible. In terms of weekly ratings, Kimmel has beaten Leno once and Letterman twice with coveted 18- to 49-year-olds, and Jimmy Fallon - who doesn't go on till 12:30, but is seen as Kimmel's closest. What a relief! Jimmy Kimmel's Aunt. I love him, but he keeps scaring me!" Simply the Worlds Most Interesting Travel Site, Jimmy Kimmel's Real Relationship With His Aunt Chippy, Jimmy Kimmel would say she is one of his best guests, What Jimmy Kimmel Really Thinks About His Former Comedy Partner Adam Carolla, The Truth About Howard Stern And Jimmy Kimmels Friendship, George Clooney is a master prankster in Hollywood. Sal is also known for his role onThe Man Show. Kimmel met his first wife, Gina Maddy, while attending Arizona State University, when he was 19. "This guy keeps scaring me," she yelled as she threw her phone with horror. Guillermo will also interview and offer tequila to celebrities at the annual Academy Awards. Chiclet x3 for Gary and @jeanniehaydenart ? Deboned watermelon and 2 #s unthrown confetti? A second time she's saying about her ex-boyfriend jimmy kimmel, she explained the actor boyfriend and jimmy kimmel for his show's. Genuinely really funny! But before the mannequin -- whose resemblance to the real thing is uncanny -- made its way to the museum as part of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live Experience," the late-night host decided to have a little fun with it first. writing staff since 2003. Hope her phone is okay! After the death of his beloved uncle, Jimmy Kimmel could not hold back tears as he rolled out a heartwarming tribute, noting Uncle Frank's dedication to the show and sometimes arriving "10, 11, 12" hours before filming was to begin. Last year a family friend came to see some of my art and I realized that every single thing I had to show looked exactly like him. I would have loved her commentary! Due to his shyness at the time Rodriguez initially turned down the offer to appear on the show in 2003 but was talked into it by one of the producers. . Five years ago Micki and her husband Eric bought their first house from a woman named Carol who chose them over several other people who made higher offers. There was a lady who looked like her but I dont think it was her was it? While his time on his nephew's show may have shot him to prominence, Uncle Frank Potenza had led a pretty eventful life before joining "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" I almost met my maker going into the basement (where they keep the horror displays) at the Fishermans Wharf Wax Museum in San Francisco. Throughout the day, the wax figure kept popping up as she made her way around the building. [5], Rodriguez's signature segment is "Guillermo's Hollywood Roundup", in which, dressed in a cowboy outfit and pretending to twirl a special effect operated lasso, he makes a mockery of entertainment news shows featured widely on television. Kimmel also has two younger siblings. She hosted a local television show there called Jill Bryans Scrumdillyumptious. Also the videos where Jimmy pranks his aunt are the best. talent relations manager . Dylan has also written for Narcity and various other entertainment, food, and travel publications. Not only did a drove of staffers get a frightening start to their workday, Jimmy had his folks move it throughout the studio so the entire day was disrupted with his waxy doppelganger lying in wait. From there, he joined the writing staff of Comedy Central's The Man Show starring Adam Carolla and Iacono's cousin Jimmy Kimmel. All proceeds go the The Childrens Hospital where Jimmys son Billy was treated. This does it really well! The fact she didnt realize it was real Jimmy at the end and she also turned the corner at least 3 timed before Jimmy finally moved. Rodriguez is married. Really funny. The backstory is that Madame Tussauds Wax Museum created a likeness of Jimmy to appear in a new display they are calling The Jimmy Kimmel Experience. So naturally, Jimmy had the wax figure delivered to his office prior to installation so he could terrorize his staff with it. The only thing I dont like about jump scares is when a person falls. Got a story or a tip for us? Kyle is a music video with her dating after dating in 2009. But before his likeness could be displayed at Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum in Los Angeles, Kimmel, 52, decided to have. Instead of talking about Donald Trump or the pandemic, hed be focusing on his cousin Micki. A post shared by katie kimmel (@katiekimmel) on Feb 19, 2018 at 12:29pm PST, If you dont have any romantic plans today may I suggest giving yourself a big pretzel hug? in bio, A post shared by katie kimmel (@katiekimmel) on Feb 14, 2018 at 10:26am PST, Because ILY a bunch of ceramics will be up on my website tomorrow 9am pst ? on ABC as the networks sole late night host since 2003. Potenza was a retired New York City police officer and worked as a security guard in Las Vegas. Uncle Frank loved being a part of this show. He has also worked backstage onSurvivorandBig Brother. Rodriguez was made an honorary citizen of Dildo through the Newfoundland tradition of "screeching in", on August 15, 2019, during Jimmy Kimmel Live![14]. One sketch has Rodriguez impersonating Matt Damon's character of Jason Bourne in The Bourne Ultimatum by responding when asked to be named, "I am Yay-son Bourne Identity." He continues in character and title as the show's security guard, but actually performs nightly as Jimmy Kimmel's sidekick. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Iacono was born in Brooklyn to Fran Iacono and Vincent Iacono. 2 as a policeman, which he revealed in a video on Jimmy Kimmel Live! But that last scare, when she just crumpled; I didnt know if she was going to get back up. [citation needed] In 1997, Iacono moved from Long Island to Hollywood to pursue a career in television. Kimmel and McNearney are parents to Jane, 3. They illustrated it beautiful in a very famous stage show that the Monty Python crew used to do. You can watch that announcement in the video below. Jimmy Kimmel Live 19M subscribers Subscribe 1.8M views 1 year ago #Kimmel Since we haven't been able to see Aunt Chippy in over a year, we told her that before she comes in to our theater she. And then you just get the reminder that this isnt even close to the most important thing in the world, and youre reminded of that every day when you go home, so in a way, yes, its definitely made me appreciate my life but it also puts things in perspective, Kimmel recently told Entertainment Tonights Kevin Frazier. His father, Jim, used to work for IBM, and his mother, Joan, is a homemaker, according toPeople Magazine. gasps Cousin Micki. He's written for TheTalko, Baby Gaga, Moms, and Screen Rant. Kimmels sister, Jill Bryan, lives in Arizona. The soiree was packed with plenty of celebrity guests, including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and John Krasinski according to People Magazine. Micki needs to be POTUSmaybe Vice President! [11], Sal is an analyst on Fox sports gambling show Fox Bet Live. Billy underwent cardiac surgery when he was just a few days old. In addition to being nice beyond reason, she is also fun to play pranks on. (2003), The Man Show (1999) and Win Ben Stein's Money (1997). Thats often not the case, but this one comes close so yeah, this must have been shocking to come across in an empty hallway. "Oh, f--k!" Several employees had to a double take after seeing the statueand of course, there weretons of gasps and screams. Ill just vacuum before he comes for dinner. Five years ago Micki and her husband Eric bought their first house from a woman named Carol who chose them over several other people who made higher offers. Band Leader. Jimmy's cousin Micki is easily one of the kindest, most considerate and genuinely good people ever. Kimmels parents are Jim and Joan Kimmel. Uncle Frank had "a few different kinds of cancer," noted Jimmy at the time (via "Today"). Jimmy Kimmel's Cousin. Did anyone else catch the attention to lint rolling Wax Jimmys suit? His broken English coupled with his affability and teddy bear-like quality earned him a high-profile supporting role as a personality on the show, in which he usually plays the Everyman. Micki is sweet but perhaps a little stupid? His net worth comes in at an estimated $2.5 million. [14] Kimmel has also made a guest appearance on it. Iacono wrote for the puppet show Crank Yankers.[4]. I laughed the hardest at Bitey the Snake!! All of the pieces that she creates appear to have their own personalities, which is something that is intentional. Gawd, I pity poor Micki. But before his likeness could be displayed at Madame Tussauds Hollywood wax museum in Los Angeles,. But Jimmy's cousin Micki Marseglia got the worst of it. Lou Wilson. [citation needed], Iacono's first foray into television writing was on the Fox Sports program Sports Geniuses,[1] a sports-themed game show starring Matt Vasgersian on which Sal also appeared nightly in a trivia challenge. Frozen in the statue's pose, he patiently waited for Micki to enter the guest dressing room. "Did you know it was me every time?" "Oh, my God! Concetta Potenza (her real name) lives and works in Las Vegas, but has often appeared in various skits on the show. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Health care for millions of kids is threatened. Honestly, his pranks are legendary. Micki is a very lovely person need more like her. He died in August 2011 after a battle with cancer. And then the limit--the ceiling went, way, way up.". And thanks to all of you who came to the show and watched, for indulging me and letting me put my crazy uncle on television, Kimmel said. In addition to being nice beyond reason, she is also fun to play pranks on. He set up the lookalike statue at various spots in his office and simply sat back as it scared the living you-know-what out of everyone who walked by. no one's reaction compared to Jimmy's unsuspecting cousin Micki . According to Celebrity Net Worth, Guillermo's salary from Jimmy Kimmel Live! [9] Guillermo took over main red-carpet interviewing duties in 2011 after Potenza died of natural causes. Sal was accompanied to the ring by Kimmel and Piper, and won the match. While the two divorced after 28 years, they remained good friends and both were part of Jimmy Kimmel Live until Frank passed away. At some point, Jimmy wisely started to leave spots open for Uncle Frank to throw in his opinions and jibes.