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Dom DeLuise Dies

Posted May 5th 2009 10:30AM by TMZ Staff

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."

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16. Another Veteran Actor from Classic Old-School Hollywood is lost forever unfortunately.

Dom DeLuise was a very talented actor who brought many laughs to several people throughout his long career.

Posted at 10:54AM on May 5th 2009 by US_DOJ_Gov

17. GOD SPEED! YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Posted at 1:36PM on May 6th 2009 by LULU

18. R.I.P.
Thank you for so many, many, many laughs!! My sympathies and condolences to his loved ones and family.

Posted at 10:56AM on May 5th 2009 by Fiesta

19. One of the GREATS! We will miss you so Dom.

Posted at 10:57AM on May 5th 2009 by Honeythorn

20. One of the GREATS!! We will miss you so Dom.

Posted at 11:29AM on May 5th 2009 by Honeythorn

21. Dom was awesome! Best movie line ever from Blazing Saddles...."That guys nuts......grab em!" Will miss him terribly

Posted at 11:03AM on May 5th 2009 by Eli

22. Dom lived in Pacific Palisades,California.Where I live.I met him in person twice in my life ,but use to see him around town all the time.he'd be walking around.
I worked at a photo store and he came in right after Natalie Wood died.Dom and Natalie were in a movie together.When he walked in the photo store he said a natalie driftwood joke and then started to cry. Another time I bagged his groceries at the local market I worked at.He seemed very serious.I walked his carft of groceries with him to his car.He did'nt say a word.Still he was a very nice man.Also ,some of my family members knew Dom's sons.He loved them so much and was a loving father and a good husband to his wife carol.
My favorite film that Dom starred in was "FATSO".Ann Bancroft co-starred in that movie with him.I was so hungry for food watching that.Dom should of been given an award for that film.He was Great in it.
thank you Dom for being a wonderful human being.

Posted at 11:05AM on May 5th 2009 by Marc Stevensen

23. Actually, he was in Space Balls...he was Pizza The Hut. He was a great person and will be missed!!! Another great gone...so sad.

Posted at 11:05AM on May 5th 2009 by greeneyedlass

24. I very much respected this man and will miss his humor, RIP.

Posted at 11:06AM on May 5th 2009 by janet

25. So sad! Very funny man that loved life, family. and food. Never heard a bad word about him. I will enjoy a nice Italian sub with everything on it and a nice glass of wine in his honor! Buona Sera Dom.

Posted at 11:07AM on May 5th 2009 by Aquanet

26. Sad news. His kids are great actors as well. The one on "Gilmore Girls" was really talented.

Posted at 8:14PM on May 5th 2009 by KLH

27. RIP!

Posted at 11:07AM on May 5th 2009 by #1 Obama fan

28. Highly regarded as a chef, he has published two books of his favorite Italian recipes, "Eat This!" and "Eat This, Too!"
Favorite quote: "I'm really a thin person. I only play a fat funny guy in the movies."
Class act -- loved him.

Posted at 11:26AM on May 5th 2009 by Ooooo Noooo!

29. Oh my gosh.... so sad :(
RIP.... RIP

Posted at 11:07AM on May 5th 2009 by LisaL

30. Always loved him. Seemed like such a nice man. He will be missed. God's gain, our loss...

Posted at 11:10AM on May 5th 2009 by vmj

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