Actor Dom DeLuise Dies at 75
KTLA News
May 5, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Actor, comedian and chef Dom DeLuise has died, his son confirms.
DeLuise died Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by family, according to his son Michael DeLuise.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep around 6:30 p.m. after a long illness, he said.
DeLuise was nominated for a Golden Globe and starred in classics such as "The Cannonball Run" and "Spaceballs."
DeLuise often played comedic roles and appeared on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1970s and 1980s.
He was perhaps best known as a regular in Mel Brook's films.
DeLuise was an avid chef and wrote several books on cooking.
He was 75.
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
KTLA News
May 5, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Actor, comedian and chef Dom DeLuise has died, his son confirms.
DeLuise died Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by family, according to his son Michael DeLuise.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep around 6:30 p.m. after a long illness, he said.
DeLuise was nominated for a Golden Globe and starred in classics such as "The Cannonball Run" and "Spaceballs."
DeLuise often played comedic roles and appeared on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1970s and 1980s.
He was perhaps best known as a regular in Mel Brook's films.
DeLuise was an avid chef and wrote several books on cooking.
He was 75.
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
