Mitzi Shore, proprietor of The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and mother of Pauly Shore, has passed away at 87. Shore, who helped make the careers of some of the biggest comedians of all time, died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. The Comedy Store confirmed the news in a statement. Here's what they had to say.

"It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that we report the passing of Mitzi Shore, the legendary Godmother of the world famous Comedy Store. Mitzi was an extraordinary businesswoman and decades ahead of her time who cultivated and celebrated the artistry of stand-up comedy. She was also a loving mother, not only to her own four children, but to the myriad of comedians who adored her. She leaves behind an indelible mark and legacy and has helped change the face of comedy."

Pauly Shore, her son and star of movies such...