roy leonard passed away last night at evanston hospital. rom 1967 to 1998, leonard was a popular radio host, celebrity interviewer and entertainment critic. he hosted wgn-tv's "family classics" upon the passing of frazier thomas in 19-85. his family says leonard had been battling health problems... and this week he suffered a sudden drop in blood pressure, and needed a transfusion. last night a priest was called to his hospital bed... his family was there when he passed away. roy leonard was 83. new york state health officials are investigating the clinic where joan rivers underwent surgery a week before her death. according to the new york fire department, the 81-year-old comedian was undergoing a minor procedure at the yorkville endoscopy clinic last thursday when she suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest. so far the clinic has not made any comments regarding the investigation. funeral services for rivers will be held on sunday. katie tong takes a look back at river's rise to stardom. >> joan knew she wanted to be a star. instead she bec

. >> today fans and colleagues at sharing fond memories of wgn terry allen roy leonard. >> he was a presence on wgn radio for more than 30 years. his former colleagues say they knew his health was declining but they were stunned to hear of his passing. his fans have been calling in to share their thoughts about the man described as in the eternal optimist. someone who mingled with hollywood a blistered and the everyday man. continue >> to remember our colleague and friend who passed away over the night at age of 83. >> former colleagues shared their fondest memories. >> i am grateful for everything he did for me and what he did was in measurable. >> he says he owes his career to him. he started calling and when he was 14 and became a regular and started doing movie reviews. >> do not know what he saw in me. essentially he is responsible for my career. the reason why i have a radio show is all because of him. >> came to chicago from boston in 1967. his style non confrontational his show a mix of music at celebrity interviews and his passion for theater. >> welcome to family classics. >> he re