May 5 2009Dom DeLuise Dead at 75
Dom DeLuise, actor, comedian, and frequent Win, Lose or Draw contestant, has died at 75:
Dom DeLuise, the mirthful, moon-faced comic actor who was a regular on Dean Martin's television variety show in the 1970s and provided frequent comedic support in movies starring Mel Brooks and Burt Reynolds, has died. He was 75.DeLuise died in Santa Monica in his sleep Monday night surrounded by family after a long illness, his son, Michael, told KTLA.
"He was a naturally funny man," film critic Leonard Maltin told The Times today. "He didn't need a script to be funny, but smart people like Mel Brooks knew how to give him just the right setting and showcase."
Full obituary on the LA Times; clips of some of my favorite DeLuise roles under the cut.
DeLuise's Muppet Show appearance.
And this one is just crazy:
Reader Comments
1. Ekn - May 5, 2009 2:21 PM
Wolvorine will never die.
2. dethbyrd - May 5, 2009 2:26 PM
se ya around, Captain Chaos...
3. Elmo - May 5, 2009 2:40 PM
that's a real bummer
aww I love 'All Dogs Go To Heaven'
4. K lee - May 5, 2009 3:15 PM
# 3, me too! I was about to say "Weenie dog from All Dogs Go to Heaven" doesn't seem like an impressive addition to the resume, but I really loved that movie growing up.
5. MacMaster - May 5, 2009 4:25 PM
I loved him as Tiger the dog on An American Tail. Also, I think he was the Troll in the Park, wasn't he? IMDB? What's that?
I find it interesting how they always say someone who has died was "surrounded by his/her family." But he died in his sleep. Were they all sleeping with him? No wonder he died, a crowded bed is no place for a sick guy!
6. hoteles - May 5, 2009 6:30 PM
Sad. he was funny man.
7. ah - May 6, 2009 8:47 AM
@5
its kinda like when people write stuff like
"I find it interesting how they always say someone"
obviously they are interested as they are writing a comment about the topic so why say it?
they delusional and just dumb enough to think recycling cliche phrases will make them look intelligent?
dude, its not like you have something prophetic to say , ..."you find it interesting:...where did you find it?...under the couch?
in school - they call it "classy writing"- when people try to sound formal and intellectual but have nothing to say---
if you feel the need to type something like
"I find it interesting how they always say someone"
why not go all out with something like "I find it interesting how they always say someone..... therefore i am typing out this comment today, at XX time xx date to share it with everyone on this site"
its just as stupid, pointless and meaningless, but far more specific and detailed.. if your aim is to annoy, waste time and come across as a pretentious retard, i suggest you use my revised version of the quote.
??
instead of saying how annoying, comedic, pretentious and lame your writing style is....i just cut right in with my points which that i think you are a tool...learn from this
8. D - May 7, 2009 11:14 AM
Wow. Sounds like someone someone skipped number sevens Cheerios, and pissed straight in their mouth.
While I understand you are very into your Senior H.S. Lit. Class or maybe Lit. 1301, save the moronic, uncalled for ramblings for your class review group. I am thinking maybe a blog about movies is not the best place to flex your literary chops.
It was a pretty long, and ridiculous response for someone writing a dry joke, or to quote:
"its just as stupid, pointless and meaningless,"
9. jollyrogue - May 9, 2009 6:49 AM
URGO!!!
He was an awesome character in Stargate :)