LOS ANGELES — Tim Conway, a legendary comedian best known as being a cast member of "The Carol Burnett Show," has died at 85, according to a publicist.

Conway died Tuesday morning after a long illness in Los Angeles, according to Howard Bragman, who heads LaBrea Media. 

“The Carol Burnett Show” aired on CBS from 1967-1978. The ensemble cast included Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner. Conway joined the cast as a regular in 1975 after being a frequent guest.

Besides his four Emmys with Burnett, Conway got two more for guest appearances on “Coach” and “30 Rock.”

His family has asked fans to donate to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in lieu of flowers.