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."
1. Class act. R.I.P. my friend
Posted at 10:40AM on May 5th 2009 by tkennedy
2. now that sux.
Posted at 10:41AM on May 5th 2009 by artie help
3. Godspeed Dom--- another legend gone to soon
Posted at 10:42AM on May 5th 2009 by Zoya
4. RIP Captain Chaos. You will be missed.
Posted at 10:42AM on May 5th 2009 by Chad
5. He was a very nice man! God Bless!
Posted at 10:42AM on May 5th 2009 by Don't Question Authority!
6. first.... RIP, funny guy
Posted at 10:42AM on May 5th 2009 by phatdaddy
7. Class act, a true talent....Rest in Peace my friend
Posted at 10:43AM on May 5th 2009 by tkennedy
8. This man was such an individual and a good actor and comedian. I will miss him. I pray for his family.
Posted at 10:43AM on May 5th 2009 by Jessica
9. He was a funny, funny man and will definitely be missed.
Posted at 10:43AM on May 5th 2009 by Fan
10. How Sad!!! He was a great comedien! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family!!
Posted at 10:52AM on May 5th 2009 by Kat
11. he was a great & funny man.
Posted at 10:45AM on May 5th 2009 by big joe
12. Have some respect for the guy, he was not in Space Balls, can't your guys do a simple IMDB search before you post, I am saddened by the loss but more sad because of TMZ stupidity.
Posted at 10:45AM on May 5th 2009 by Xistenz99
13. WE HAVE LOST A LEGEND TODAY. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY......
Posted at 10:46AM on May 5th 2009 by toofastforyou!
14. I always loved to observe him eating. He really got into the food. Almost orgasmic about it. Just wanted to reach through the TV screen, pull him out, and hug him like a big, cuddly teddy bear!
Posted at 10:48AM on May 5th 2009 by Ainsley Jo Phillips
15. I always wanted to meet him. May he ris in peace.
Posted at 4:51PM on May 8th 2009 by Hal
