Actor Dom DeLuise , dead at 75

SmokeyJoe · 05-05-2009, 11:01 AM

Legendary actor-director Dom DeLuise has died, TMZ is reporting.

The Golden Globe nominated star was 75. According to TMZ, he passed away in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital.
DeLuise is best known for his roles in several Mel Brooks' classics, such as 'Blazing Saddles,' Spaceballs' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights.' Other hits on his resume include 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,' 'Fatso' and 'The Muppet Movie.'

Thanks for the laughs... always got a kick out of him on Johnny Carson when he would come on with Burt Reynolds.

05-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#1
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Actor Dom DeLuise , dead at 75 Legendary actor-director Dom DeLuise has died, TMZ is reporting. The Golden Globe nominated star was 75. According to TMZ, he passed away in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital. DeLuise is best known for his roles in several Mel Brooks' classics, such as 'Blazing Saddles,' Spaceballs' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights.' Other hits on his resume include 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,' 'Fatso' and 'The Muppet Movie.' Thanks for the laughs... always got a kick out of him on Johnny Carson when he would come on with Burt Reynolds. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher