Legendary 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.
R.I.P.5/29/2008 9:04 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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He also did several movies with Mel Brooks and Cloris Leachman.
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He was an amazing entertainer, and his performances are very special memories within my childhood.
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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
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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.
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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!!!!
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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!
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A real mensch passed away - one of a handful of gentlemen comics that I truly admire including: Tim Conway, Andy Griffith.
RIP Harvey and thanks for all the laughter you've brought me over the years. My sincere condolences to the Korman family.
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We've lost a great and rare talent. Rest in peace, Mr. Korman. You were one of the best.
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