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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
5 May 2009 at 13:41
DouglasDyer said…
Dammit. I loved Dom.
5 May 2009 at 13:44
Suzanne said…
Wow I hadn't heard. First Bea Arther, now Dom Deluise.
5 May 2009 at 16:16
Jen said…
I was sorry to hear of his passing. Who is going to be the third?
5 May 2009 at 16:28
Anonymous said…
I loved him!

So sad...

Ms. Thirty Something
5 May 2009 at 16:56
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.
5 May 2009 at 19:33
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!
6 May 2009 at 11:12
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.
7 May 2009 at 09:59
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