Howie Mandel is remembering Norm Macdonald.
. The news of his death hit the comedy world hard, and Mandel explained how he heard about it shortly before production began.
Mandel made a reference to the unfortunate news during Tuesday's show, after stand-up comedian Gina Brillon -- who is one of two comics to make it to the finals this year alongside Josh Blue -- delivered her comedy set to a roaring, laughing audience. Mandel told ET after the show that having two talented comedians make it this far feels particularly special with the loss of Macdonald.
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