Another great one is gone

Sheldonrs · 05-05-2009, 01:02 PM

http://www.popeater.com/movies/artic...se-dies/464322

Dom DeLuise Passes Away at Age 75

DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. He was 75.
TMZ first reported the actor's death. According to the gossip site, DeLuise died at a Los Angeles hospital in his sleep.

The Life of Dom DeLuise; Legendary actor Dom DeLuise, whose career pervaded the big and small screens, died at a Los Angeles hospital in his sleep at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Carol Arthur, and three sons -- Peter, David and Michael DeLuise. Click through for a retrospective of his life.(Note: Please disable your pop-up blocker)

His son, Michael DeLuise, told Los Angeles TV station KTLA and radio station KNX that his father died Monday night.

The actor, who loved to cook and eat almost as much as he enjoyed acting, also carved out a formidable second career later in life as a chef of fine cuisine. He authored two cookbooks and would appear often on morning TV shows to whip up his favorite recipes.
As an actor, he was incredibly prolific, appearing in scores of movies and TV shows, in Broadway plays and voicing characters for numerous cartoon shows.
Writer-director-actor Mel Brooks particularly admired DeLuise's talent for offbeat comedy and cast him in several of his films, including "The Twelve Chairs," "Blazing Saddles," "Silent Movie," "History of the World Part I" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." DeLuise was also the voice of Pizza the Hutt in Brooks' "Star Wars" parody, "Spaceballs."
The actor also appeared frequently in films opposite his friend Burt Reynolds. Among them, "The End," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," 'Smokey and the Bandit II," "The Cannonball Run" and "Cannonball Run II."
Reynolds released a statement to Entertainment Tonight on his friend's death.
"I was thinking the other day about this. As you get older you think about this more and more, I was dreading this moment. Dom always made everyone feel better when he was around. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. I will miss him very much," the 'Deliverance' star says.
Aside from his Hollywood and kitchen duties, he was also the author of two children's books.

lumberjim · 05-05-2009, 01:27 PM

that's crazy. just last night, i was talking to a couple friends about the scene in Histoy of the World Part 1 where he takes the Treasure Bath....and we're all like..."Is he still alive?" "No, he's gotta be dead by now....look how bad Burt Reynolds looks"

that's a shame. I liked him.

Elspode · 05-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Damn it. Dom was a great guy by all accounts, and funny as hell.

"Watch - me - faggots"!

"It sounds like steam escaping."

"Not in the face!"

"Wash this."

One of Dom's sons was a frequent producer/director of Stargate SG-1, and Dom appeared in one episode. That may have been the most recent thing I remember seeing him in.

I was a huge fan and will miss him.

lumberjim · 05-05-2009, 02:39 PM

Queen of the Ryche · 05-05-2009, 03:14 PM

Is it okay if I cry a little? Already lost Madeline and Harvey and Gregory - Don't let them take Mel next!!!

One of his lesser known, but nonetheless just as endearing performances (The supporting cast and writer/director didn't hurt):

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072608/

Sheldonrs · 05-05-2009, 04:03 PM

I think one of my favorite movies with him was "Hot Stuff".
Me and my family laughed 'til it hurt every time we watched it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079308/

05-05-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Another great one is gone http://www.popeater.com/movies/artic...se-dies/464322 Dom DeLuise Passes Away at Age 75 DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. He was 75. TMZ first reported the actor's death. According to the gossip site, DeLuise died at a Los Angeles hospital in his sleep. The Life of Dom DeLuise; Legendary actor Dom DeLuise, whose career pervaded the big and small screens, died at a Los Angeles hospital in his sleep at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Carol Arthur, and three sons -- Peter, David and Michael DeLuise. Click through for a retrospective of his life.(Note: Please disable your pop-up blocker) His son, Michael DeLuise, told Los Angeles TV station KTLA and radio station KNX that his father died Monday night. The actor, who loved to cook and eat almost as much as he enjoyed acting, also carved out a formidable second career later in life as a chef of fine cuisine. He authored two cookbooks and would appear often on morning TV shows to whip up his favorite recipes. As an actor, he was incredibly prolific, appearing in scores of movies and TV shows, in Broadway plays and voicing characters for numerous cartoon shows. Writer-director-actor Mel Brooks particularly admired DeLuise's talent for offbeat comedy and cast him in several of his films, including "The Twelve Chairs," "Blazing Saddles," "Silent Movie," "History of the World Part I" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights." DeLuise was also the voice of Pizza the Hutt in Brooks' "Star Wars" parody, "Spaceballs." The actor also appeared frequently in films opposite his friend Burt Reynolds. Among them, "The End," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," 'Smokey and the Bandit II," "The Cannonball Run" and "Cannonball Run II." Reynolds released a statement to Entertainment Tonight on his friend's death. "I was thinking the other day about this. As you get older you think about this more and more, I was dreading this moment. Dom always made everyone feel better when he was around. I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. I will miss him very much," the 'Deliverance' star says. Aside from his Hollywood and kitchen duties, he was also the author of two children's books. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

05-05-2009, 01:27 PM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	that's crazy. just last night, i was talking to a couple friends about the scene in Histoy of the World Part 1 where he takes the Treasure Bath....and we're all like..."Is he still alive?" "No, he's gotta be dead by now....look how bad Burt Reynolds looks" that's a shame. I liked him. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-05-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Damn it. Dom was a great guy by all accounts, and funny as hell. "Watch - me - faggots"! "It sounds like steam escaping." "Not in the face!" "Wash this." One of Dom's sons was a frequent producer/director of Stargate SG-1, and Dom appeared in one episode. That may have been the most recent thing I remember seeing him in. I was a huge fan and will miss him. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

05-05-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	__________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-05-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Is it okay if I cry a little? Already lost Madeline and Harvey and Gregory - Don't let them take Mel next!!! One of his lesser known, but nonetheless just as endearing performances (The supporting cast and writer/director didn't hurt): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072608/ __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

05-05-2009, 04:03 PM	#6
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I think one of my favorite movies with him was "Hot Stuff". Me and my family laughed 'til it hurt every time we watched it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079308/ __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

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