His mimicry and ability to improvise on the spot gave him a near uncontested status as the funny guy of his time. He would prove to be the inspiration behind hundreds of famous comedians today, most notably Jim Carry (who I personally don't think is funny).
Jonathan Winters will be missed severely by all those that idolized him, and all those that loved him. May he rest in piece knowing that he has ceded his name into the history books :)
Jonathan winters dies at age 87