Mike Bullard Death – The Canadian comedy world is mourning the loss of Mike Bullard, a beloved stand-up comedian and former talk show host. Bullard, a native of Etobicoke, Ontario, passed away at the age of 67 after a suspected heart attack. His family confirmed the news in an interview with Global News.
Bullard began his career in comedy performing stand-up at clubs across Ontario before transitioning to television. He was born in Etobicoke, a suburb of Toronto, to a retail executive father and a homemaker mother. His younger brother, Pat Bullard, is a successful comedian and television personality based in the United States, while his older half-brother, Chuck Jackson, is the lead singer of the Downchild Blues Band.
The Bullard family moved from Don Mills, Ontario, to Galt (now Cambridge, Ontario), and eventually settled in Mississauga when Mike was six years old. A lifelong resident of Mississauga, Bullard briefly worked as a police officer with Peel Regional Police but resigned to pursue his comedy career. He then returned to Bell Canada, where he had previously worked, and eventually rose to the position of associate director of corporate investigation.
Bullard’s association with the Yuk Yuk’s chain of comedy clubs began in 1988, where he served as both an emcee and headliner. He continued to perform at Yuk Yuk’s venues throughout his career, right up until his passing.
Bullard’s rise to fame began in 1997 when he was hired by CTV to host the late-night talk show “Open Mike With Mike Bullard.” He continued to host the show until 2003, when he moved to Global Television to anchor “The Mike Bullard Show.”
After his television shows were canceled, Bullard transitioned to radio. He found success as the host of “Beyond the Mic with Mike Bullard” on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto from 2010 to 2016. He left the show after being charged with criminal harassment of a former partner. In 2018, Bullard pleaded guilty to one count of harassing communications.
Bullard was honored with two Gemini awards for his work on “Open Mike With Mike Bullard.” He was also awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for his contributions to the community. In 2022, he volunteered with humanitarian organizations in Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
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