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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Truly a funny man with a good heart but a bad aorta. He made people laugh with clean humor that is memorable for all ages of audiences to come. Sorry to hear about his passing.
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I'm so glad we had this time together. Just to have a laugh and sing a song. Seems you just get started and before you know it comes the time we have to say .....Goodbye.
Goodbye, Harvey, rest in peace.
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20. I love how the media waits for a statement from his CO-STAR and not his FAMILY. Hollywood is ridiculous.
Posted at 8:41PM on May 29th 2008 by really?
HELLO??? Carol and Tim WERE FAMILY!!!!!!!
RIP Harvey - thanks for the laughs!!! You ARE missed already!!
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I loved watching "The Carol Burnet Show" repeats when I was younger - most of us was filmed before I was born or when I was a baby --- but I would watch the repeats as a teenager and laugh my head off.
He was a genius and will dearly missed. I loved watching that reunion show that was on one of the programs or channels. I love Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman and Vickie Lawrence together...
Tim and Harvey = brilliance.. Carol and Harvey = pure comedy heaven.
He will be sadly missed. I hope his family knows how much we appreciate what he contributed to the comedy world -- he gave me tons of laughs and will be greatly missed.
RIP!
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Loved watching him on the Carol Burnett show (when my parents sometimes allowed me to stay up late on Saturday night to watch it). What a brilliant, funny, unassuming talent who will be missed. My thoughts are with his loved ones...
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He will truly be missed for sure.
I've always loved his acting skills and his clever way of making people laugh.
What a great guy..
Rest in Peace my friend.
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For #44 - Since when do YOU make the decisions??? I thoughtt that was GOD'S job...or does He talk to you about it? You don't know a thing about Harvey Korrman to make such statements.
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