According to Wickipedia he died in 1982.
We lost a funny guy.
Shalom.
In 1966, Lynde debuted on the fledgling game show Hollywood Squares, where he eventually won the coveted spot as the permanent center square and was able to showcase his comedic talents for the next several years.[1] He left the show in 1979, but returned for the 1980-81 season. Lynde won two Emmy Awards for his work on Hollywood Squares.
Shalom.