Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ’Late Show’
Corroborated by 6 sources from 6 publishers
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to theguardian.com, celebrities, politicians and New Yorkers have paid their respects to Stephen Colbert as the Late Show aired its final episode on Thursday.
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Investing.com News
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The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/style/stephen-colbert-late-show-finale-suits.html
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The Guardian (World)
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/22/stephen-colbert-last-late-show-reaction
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