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Dom DeLuise Succumbs to Kidney Failure

Comedian, movie and television star Dom DeLuise died today. He was 75. He is probably best known for starring in a string of films with buddy Burt Reynolds; together they appeared in the films The Cannonball Run and Cannonball Run II, Smokey and the Bandit II, The End, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and All Dogs Go to Heaven. Here's a clip of outakes with Dom from Cannonball Run. R.I.P. Dom DeLuise...

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Anonymous said…
Lord save his soul ...
I just learned that Dom DeLuise-died last night in a Los Angeles hospital.
He was 75.
The history of life:Dom DeLuise-FILM
DouglasDyer said…
Dammit. I loved Dom.
Suzanne said…
Wow I hadn't heard. First Bea Arther, now Dom Deluise.
Jen said…
I was sorry to hear of his passing. Who is going to be the third?
Anonymous said…
I loved him!

So sad...

Ms. Thirty Something
Dalton J. Fox said…
That's horrible news. I was just thinking yesterday that I need to watch Cannonball Run since I hadn't seen it in forever.
nonamedufus said…
Brew: Thanks.

Doug: Yep, he was a funny guy.

Sue: Yeah, sad, eh?

Jen: Yeah, bad things come in 3s!

Ms 30 Something: He loved life - and he loved food!

DJF: Funny movie!
Mary@Holy Mackerel said…
Yes, so sad. I really liked the guy. He seemed like the kind of person who you could really be friends with, and just be yourself. Nothing pretentious about him.

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