Tuesday, May 5, 2009
We have lost another comedic legend.
Comedian, author and character actor Dom DeLuise passed away Monday afternoon. The cause of death has not yet been released, but he had been battling cancer for nearly a year.
His roles in various Mel Brooks films (including Spaceballs - few people realized that he provided the voice for Pizza the Hutt) and Burt Reynolds collaborations in the 1970s and 1980s made him a beloved comic presence.
He will be missed.
August 1 1933 - May 4 2009
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Posted May 5, 2009 1:54 pm PT
Hi Hooech, I have nothing but fond memories of him, you should check out some of his appearances on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, he was terrific, he did this great Marlon Brando impersonation. He definitely put a smile on my old mug. Burt must be devastated they were life long friends. He used to make Burt laugh so hard and Burt's high pitched laughter more like a squeal (no reference to "Deliverance" whatsoever!). Really sad about his passing. RIP
Posted May 5, 2009 3:38 pm PT
I was sad to hear that.
Posted May 5, 2009 4:26 pm PT
He was indeed great. I was looking at his credits on IMDb and couldn't find one of my favorite roles of his. Perhaps you or someone else can set me straight. He played a character (I believe called Gutman) who was some kind of porn king (?) and came into possession of a Nazi porno tape that would discredit a soon-to-be U.N. Secretary, involving, of course, the Israeli secret police, the Mossad, and their pretty female commander. 
Posted May 5, 2009 4:26 pm PT
I remember him in Cannonball Run. RIP.
Posted May 5, 2009 4:33 pm PT
My condolences go out to his family and friends. I only recently realized that his son David is a lead on Wizards of Waverly Place.
Posted May 5, 2009 4:58 pm PT
Nice long life. He will be missed.
Posted May 5, 2009 5:24 pm PT
Sad news. I didn't know he was an author.
Posted May 5, 2009 5:55 pm PT
That's super sad!! There won't be another like him. I'll never forget him in Blazing Saddles: "NOT IN THE FACE...(gets punched in the nuts)...Thank you!! (falls over) RIP, Dom.
Posted May 5, 2009 6:17 pm PT
Posted May 5, 2009 6:38 pm PT
RIP
Posted May 5, 2009 7:15 pm PT
Posted May 5, 2009 7:26 pm PT
man, cancer... RIP. i had no idea he was still even alive... or that he provided the voice work for Pizza the Hutt. i did enjoy his newer (late 80's i think) Candid Camera show, especially because of his beautiful, young assistant. i forgot what her name was but she was incredibly attractive.
Posted May 5, 2009 11:48 pm PT
This is so sad! I think he was in Stargate also.
Posted May 6, 2009 3:34 am PT
*votive*
RIP, Dom. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
One of my favorite Dom scenes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNMYntemw4
RIP, Dom. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
One of my favorite Dom scenes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpNMYntemw4
Posted May 6, 2009 11:18 am PT
TJ - I guess they can perform that routine together again now. Sigh....
Posted May 6, 2009 1:53 pm PT
RIP, Dom DeLuise, indeed. 
Posted May 6, 2009 3:00 pm PT
Nice tribute, Hoeech. I mostly remember him from talk shows back in the '70s. He seemed like such a nice guy.
Posted May 6, 2009 6:53 pm PT
Ballin' the Jack thanks Tjaman, I loved Haunted Honeymoon damn Gilda gone, Dom gone.
Posted May 7, 2009 4:24 am PT
It's sad we must bid such an early "Good Night" to one of our favorite wonderful-crazies. RIP, dear Dominicky, you'll be missed bigly. (Thanks for the tribute, Hoeech.)
Posted May 7, 2009 11:01 am PT
So sad to lose him he was a great comedian.
Posted May 9, 2009 9:32 pm PT
miss ya buddy. Dom Deluise rocked..
Posted May 18, 2009 8:37 pm PT
Yo, Ho! What's on the flo, Bro? Just kidding. Heard about Dom, I'll miss him. He was great in history of the world.
Posted Jun 3, 2009 8:16 am PT
Yo, Ho! What's on the flo, Bro? Just kidding. Heard about Dom, I'll miss him. He was great in history of the world.
Posted Jun 3, 2009 8:16 am PT
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