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Leslie Nielsen Dies

11/28/2010 10:58 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Leslie Nielsen Dies

Legendary funny man Leslie Nielsen died today of complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, this according to his agent. He was 84.

Leslie Nielsen Dead
His agent tells TMZ Nielsen passed surrounded by his wife and friends at about 5:34 PM ET.

Nielsen was best known for his roles in "Airplane" and the "Naked Gun" series. His "Airplane" co-star, Barbara Billingsley, passed away last month.

Ted Striker: Surely you can't be serious.
Rumack: I am serious... and don't call me Shirley.

Elaine Dickinson: A hospital? What is it?
Rumack: It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.

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Curious:  452 days ago

You will be missed Mr. Leslie.
Thank you for the laughs.

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GabirleS:  452 days ago

He will always be remembered as Canada's **** Van Dyke... :(...

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CJ:  452 days ago

Sad to hear. He was a very, very funny man. RIP

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TeeEmZee:  452 days ago

Surely you cant be serious!

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SeizeTheNight:  452 days ago

Sad news to hear. He was a great actor.

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Dark Vader:  452 days ago

No more Air Plane movie sequels for sure. :-)

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Annie :  452 days ago

Very sad news : (

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karlew:  452 days ago

Don't call him Shirley. R.I.P.

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Bellaca:  452 days ago

Nooooooooooooooooooooo! I loved his movies. Was it natural death? He seemed healthy.

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BlancheDevereaux:  452 days ago

awww...Uncle Lucas Hollingsworth...

rest in peace...

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jechrist:  452 days ago

just loved him.

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9 to 5 American:  452 days ago

Wow…this is so sad. I love all of his work and will miss him. :(

Please send my deepest sympathy to Harvey.

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stumpy:  452 days ago

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Don't call him Shirley. R.I.P.

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Beat me to it He was very funny

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tmzguru:  452 days ago

you will be missed, a true class act in the comedy world! best wishes to your family, loved ones, and friends.

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Jdawg:  452 days ago

Say it ain't so TMZ. RIP Leslie,,You will be missed.

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