We've just learned that Dom DeLuise -- who starred in such classics as "The Cannonball Run" and "Blazing Saddles" and was the voice of Pizza the Hutt in "Spaceballs" -- died last night in a Los Angeles hospital.
We're told he passed away peacefully in his sleep at around 6 PM.
He was 75.
His family just released this statement: "It's easy to mourn his death, but easier to remember a time when he made you laugh."
R.I.P.5/5/2009 11:30 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
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My favorite Dom DeLuise movie was "Haunted Honeymoon" with Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder. Dom was a hoot in drag. RIP--you will be missed.
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I don't want to seem like I am "preaching";BUT with all that has gone on in the world since Sept. 11th....why must SOME people still be so INCONSIDERATE?! From bigfoot(#61) who is obviously full of him/herself!!(Mr.DeLuise gave you a ride & didn't try molesting you!)OH MY GOD!!!Get real. And Thetan Mapother(#97) , Jack Azz(#125) & Rachel(#85), a family is in mourning and you 3 leave such ugly comments-THAT IS JUST NOT CALLED FOR!!!! You may be entitled to your opinions, how UGLY they were BUT IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY,ESPECIALLY IN THIS INSTANCE-THEN DO NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!
As for myself,I know the world is a sadder place with the loss of the GREAT DOM DeLUISE!!!Thank God for videos & DVD's! RIP YOU FUNNY,FUNNY BEAUTIFUL MAN!!!! And to his Family my DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!!
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I had the pleasure of meeting Dom in Manhattan in 1985. I have met many celebrities but meeting Dom was the most memorable. He was so sweet. RIP. Thank you for the laughs and the great cookbooks.
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We'll miss you, Dom. Please post your memorial to Dom -- a condolence message, a memory, etc -- on our tribute site.
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Check out Dom Deluise with Johnny Carson on Youtube doing the Egg Trick!
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I've always had such fond memories of Dom. I'm in my 40s so I remember Dom's hey-day in my youth. He brought my family and I a lot of joy. His humor always was spot-on and never was based on attacking others. He really was a class act and will be missed.
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This man was such an individual and a good actor and comedian. I will miss him. I pray for his family.
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How Sad!!! He was a great comedien! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family!!
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