R.I.P.
Harvey's Dead

Harvey KormanLegendary comedic actor Harvey Korman died today. He was 81.

The actor, possibly best known for his stint on the "The Carol Burnett Show" and in the film "Blazing Saddles," died at UCLA Medical Center after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago.

Carol Burnett's assistant told the AP the actress was devastated by the news, but she has not yet released a statement.

He is survived by his wife and four children.



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151. What difference does it make that Carol Burnett is devastated. Our thoughts should be with his family. A great family man and a great comedian. RIP Harvey. Oh by the way TMZ, thanks for not making some sarcastic joke about him.

Posted at 7:40AM on May 30th 2008 by bob45

152. How about some 1965 lookback at Gazoo from 'The Flintstones' to remember Harvey Korman just after he died.

Posted at 7:53AM on May 30th 2008 by Ronnie Peterson

153. awwww....I LOVED him. I grew up watching The Carrol Burnett Show with my parents. He was a riot! RIP Harvey.

Posted at 8:09AM on May 30th 2008 by Suze

154. I agree with #142. For once, TMZ did not take the opportunity to make light of a beloved person's death. RIP Mr. Korman. You brought much laughter to a world that can always use more.

Posted at 8:33AM on May 30th 2008 by Hardwood22

155. Thanks for all the laughs during the years. You kept my family entertained, and you will be sorely missed. The angels in heaven are having a good laugh with you among them. God Bless You and Your Family.

Posted at 9:21AM on May 30th 2008 by Trishdish

156. Thank you for making me laugh Harvey and Tim.

Posted at 9:42AM on May 30th 2008 by Carol

157. A comedy icon.

Posted at 10:17AM on May 30th 2008 by MGM KID

158. Mr. korman was The ultimate comic genius.To me he was comfort and enjoyment.He brought me and the rest of the world comic relief during trying times in our nation.I will think of him fondly as I do the rest of my carefree childhood

Posted at 11:35AM on May 30th 2008 by MamaRapone

159. Harvey was also great in the cult classic film "Munchies," which was an 80s parody of "Gremlins." A zero-budget movie. Harvey played the evil neighbor with the bad toupee that kidnapped the little critter.

Posted at 10:30AM on May 30th 2008 by Mrs. Pine

160. He also did several movies with Mel Brooks and Cloris Leachman.

Posted at 10:42AM on May 30th 2008 by Korman Fan

161. He was an amazing entertainer, and his performances are very special memories within my childhood.

Posted at 10:36AM on May 30th 2008 by au lover

162. oh no HARVEY, GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY, HARVEY i am 48, you made me laugh , oh boy did you guys make us laugh, i will miss you, but your shows will go on, all the gang, you guys will never die, you are one funny man, i would watch anything that you were on, my whole family would stop what we were doing, and watch, you and the gang, carol,tim,you, and who ever was on the show. funny funny funny, i wish comedy was still like the old days. bye HARVEY, see ya down the road, what a funny man, truely funny, and a very nice man, so sad for us, happy for the heavens, blessings to the family

Posted at 10:59AM on May 30th 2008 by pattie

163. May he rest in peace. I used to love watching The Carol Burnett Show when I was a little girl. That was when television was FREE, and was truly entertaining. No channel surfing needed when you had talented people such as Harvey to watch. His skits with Tim Conway were wonderful, and the enjoyment they experienced performing them, only made them funnier. In this day and age, we could surely use a dose of that light hearted entertainment that made so many of us laugh.

Posted at 11:10AM on May 30th 2008 by Christina

164. I loved Harvey so much! He was part of a generation of comedy that was the best. I love Carol Burnett and all of the comedians on the Carol Burnett show. They new how to be funny without being trashy! Why do people even today still love them??? Because we all miss slap-stick comedy that you could watch with the whole family! Now everything goes too far!

My condolences to his family, how proud you must be of him!!! God Bless you all!!!!

Posted at 11:12AM on May 30th 2008 by pay attention

165. One of the funniest men ever! Harvey Korman was pure comice genius. There will never be another like him. Thanks for all the laughs Harvey and God bless you "Headly Lamarr". Harvey has got to be making everyone around him still laugh!

Posted at 11:24AM on May 30th 2008 by completely disgusted

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