In Los Angeles, of congestive heart failure. He was 83.
Like santa claus, bozo appeared to be everywhere all over the world.
Mr Harmon did not create the balding, flame-haired character, but played him in numerous appearances over the years.
He purchased the copyright in the 1950s and licensed the character to others, including TV stations across the US.
The stations then hired their own Bozos who were trained by Mr Harmon. The Bozo Show aired on US TV from 1961-2001.
In addition, 156 Bozo cartoons have played in almost every country in the world.
