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Posted May 29th 2008 8:04PM by TMZ Staff

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.

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46. He would have stayed alive for RANDOLF SCOTT!!!!

Posted at 9:41PM on May 29th 2008 by FlBiker

47. 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.

Posted at 9:42PM on May 29th 2008 by JDD

48. 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.

Posted at 9:51PM on May 29th 2008 by chicken stripper

49. If he rejected Jesus, he is in HELL now, and for ETERNITY.

Posted at 9:52PM on May 29th 2008 by Man

50. Thanks Harvey. You were a delight.

Posted at 1:47PM on May 30th 2008 by Mike

51. RIP, you will be missed!

Posted at 9:56PM on May 29th 2008 by Merit

52. 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!!

Posted at 9:58PM on May 29th 2008 by OMG

53. 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!

Posted at 10:02PM on May 29th 2008 by Aub

54. 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...

Posted at 10:03PM on May 29th 2008 by childofthe70's

55. I miss ya already....thanks for the laughs..much appreciated!

Posted at 10:03PM on May 29th 2008 by Tess

56. dang, wrong harvey..and i was so excited!!

Posted at 10:05PM on May 29th 2008 by harvs mama

57. 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.

Posted at 10:07PM on May 29th 2008 by Keith Brown

58. RIP, Hedy, I mean, Hedley

Posted at 11:42AM on May 30th 2008 by KN

59. 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.

Posted at 10:08PM on May 29th 2008 by Mitzi

60. i grew up watching The Carol Burnett Show ... RIP Harvey ....

Posted at 10:09PM on May 29th 2008 by ..::raven::..

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