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."
181. I have on tape a Retro-mercial of Dom in his chef's hat for Koepplinger's bread..at the end he says," let me spell it for you, B R E A D...laughed so hard... he will be missed.
Posted at 11:47AM on May 6th 2009 by John McLaughlin
182. RIP Dom Deluise who did indeed provide the voice for Pizza the Hut in Spaceballs.... yes IMDB said so.
Posted at 12:57PM on May 6th 2009 by NayaLove
183. Responses to “R.I.P. Dom DeLuise”
CelebNewsWire
7:55 AM on Tue May 05, 2009
I will always think of his Ziploc commercials with tenderness.
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Victor
8:05 AM on Tue May 05, 2009
Speaking of which. I found one the YouTubes.
Reply inkedweezel
10:15 AM on Tue May 05, 2009
HE WASN’T IN BLAZING SADDLES!!!!!!
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inkedweezel
10:16 AM on Tue May 05, 2009
OK for like one minute at the very end.
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Barbara L.
10:45 AM on Wed May 06, 2009
There was always something so special and warm and wonderful about Dom DeLuise. His personality came through in his delightful humor. I always loved seeing him on television or in films. I remember so many truly funny moments he gave to his audience. I remember especially a ‘bloopers’ show outtake taken from one of his films. In character, he was looking for another character named John Meninis (guessing on the spelling). But every time he said the name Meninis he broke down in laughter himself. It puts me in mind of all those inappropriate moments in life when I know I should show some decorum but something strikes me funny and all I can do is laugh. And I always laughed with Mr. DeLuise He struck my funny bone and also my heart with his decency and warmth. I am so sorry to learn of his passing and want to send my sincere condolences to his family.
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Posted at 2:18PM on May 6th 2009 by Barbara L.
184. Uh duh! He was the voice of Pizza the Hut.
Posted at 3:32PM on May 6th 2009 by Kia
185. My favorite Dom movie was "Haunted Honeymoom" with Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder.
What a hoot he was in drag!!! Rest in Peace--you will be missed.
Posted at 3:46PM on May 6th 2009 by SUZY
186. 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.
Posted at 3:49PM on May 6th 2009 by SUZY
187. 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!!
Posted at 11:31PM on May 13th 2009 by Ceci
188. Xistenz99 IMDB lists Dom as the voice of Pizza the Hut. Perhaps you should follow your own advice and check imdb before making incorrect statements.
Posted at 7:18AM on May 7th 2009 by PTH
189. 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.
Posted at 8:21AM on May 7th 2009 by rsbobeenie
190. 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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Posted at 10:47AM on May 7th 2009 by Celebrity Newshound
191. Check out Dom Deluise with Johnny Carson on Youtube doing the Egg Trick!
Posted at 10:18AM on May 7th 2009 by Sandy
192. 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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Posted at 10:48AM on May 7th 2009 by Midwest guy
193. Actually, Dom DeLuise WAS in Spaceballs...he was the voice of Pizza The Hut. Maybe YOU should do an IMDB search.
Posted at 6:47AM on May 9th 2009 by whatever
194.
Thanks for the laughs.
Posted at 12:57PM on May 19th 2009 by mike
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