Dom DeLuise Passes Away

Dom DeLuise Passes Away
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"The Insider" confirms that Dom DeLuise has died.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor died Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 75 years old.

Dom is probably best-known for his work in Mel Brooks films like 'Blazing Saddles,' 'Silent Movie,' 'History Of The World Part One,' 'Space Balls,' 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights,' and co-starring with Burt Reynolds in films like 'The Cannonball Run,' 'Smokey and The Bandit II,' 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' and 'The End.'

He also hosted the popular TV show "Candid Camera" from 1991-1992. Dom was an avid cook and author, penning several cooking guides and children's books.

"I was thinking the other day about this," his close friend Burt Reynolds tells us. "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."

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Published 5/5/09 by the Insider

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  • dom deluise was such a funny guy, always had everyone laughing. he will make people laugh in heaven too.
    he will be missed.
    rest in peace dom. we all loved you
    Anonymous 5/9/09 Reply
  • I am sorry to hear that, he will be greatly missed.
    Anonymous 5/9/09 Reply
  • im sad about dom deluise hes so funny man, and know bestfriend of Burt Reynold smokey the bandit part 2.. so funny movies both of them very memories of dom. burt must be heartache miss him never forget him.. rest in peace to dom..
    sweetbrat2 5/8/09 Reply
  • Never heard of him until now... but he sounds like a great man!
    Anonymous 5/7/09 Reply
  • Yes he will be greatly missed. We all loved him. He was a great person and commedian.
    Marjo 5/7/09 Reply
  • I am sad to hear that another fine actor has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless.
    Anonymous 5/6/09 Reply
  • My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of a love lost but not forgotten. The world is a little less succulant now.
    Anonymous 5/5/09 Reply
  • I'm so shocked!Dom Deluise was a great comdian,I also admired his voice over work.He was wonderful in "All dogs go to heaven". My heart goes out to his Family and Freinds.
    RIP Dom,love always.
    PjSteele 5/5/09 Reply
  • DOM DELUISE WAS ONE OF THE BEST
    HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE.
    Anonymous 5/5/09 Reply
  • so sad
    tkbr100 5/5/09 Reply
  • dom was one of a kind and so very nice. my family knew him. this is very sad news indeed. he will be missed very much.
    Anonymous 5/5/09 Reply
  • If it wasn't for Dom DeLuise Robin Williams would have no material. RIP Dom!
    Anonymous 5/5/09 Reply
  • Sad:(
    NeverLetGo 5/5/09 Reply