Rip Taylor, a flamboyant mainstay of the comedy circuit who was known for his gags involving confetti, for his brand of self-deprecating humor, which included removing his toupee, and for his voice work, died on Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 8 8.

His publicist, B. Harlan Boll , said Mr. Taylor had a seizure and died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , although the exact cause of death had not yet been determined.

Mr. Taylor made countless television appearances, mostly on variety and game shows, during his more than 50 years in show business.