Associated Press/File PhotoActor and comedian Dom DeLuise died in Southern California, according to his son, Michael DeLuise. Before he died in 2009, Dom DeLuise cast a shadow even bigger than himself. Top Posters. Before he died in 2009, Dom DeLuise cast a shadow even bigger than himself. The comedian died in his sleep after a . Carol Jane Arata was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on August 4, 1935. DeLuise died Monday evening at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, said DeLuise's agent, Robert Malcolm. In the early 90s I was a tour guide at Universal Studios and Dom DeLuise was filming the New Candid Camera. Dom DeLuise Dies 5/5/2009 11:30 AM PT We've just learned that Dom DeLuise-- who starred in such classics as "The Cannonball Run" and "Blazing Saddles" and was the voice of Pizza the Hutt in. His son, Michael DeLuise, said his father died Monday night. DOM DeLuise, the portly American actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades, has died. He was notorious for beckoning to the male tour guides as they walked by his trailer and engage them in conversation. . Dom DeLuise at Spago Restaurant in Hollywood on September 28, 1987 | Photo: Getty Images Advertisement LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has. LOS ANGELES - Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. Dominick "Dom" DeLuise (August 1, 1933 - May 4, 2009) was an American actor, voice actor, comedian, chef, and author. In addition, Dom offered a cameo in Between the Sheets (2003), a film that . The stand-up comedian-turned-screen star was 75. DeLuise died Monday night, son Michael DeLuise told KTLA-TV and radio station KNX on Tuesday. Arthur and DeLuise were married until he died in 2009 of kidney failure after a battle with cancer. Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable . DeLuise, the willfully goofy star of numerous comedies like "Blazing Saddles" and "The Muppet Movie," died Monday after a long illness, Michael DeLuise said.. Carol Arthur, an actress known for appearing in Hot Stuff, Intrepid and Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles and the widow of Dom DeLuise has died. He is the son of actors Dom DeLuise and Carol Arthur 1 of 3, Universal Marion Corp. Show More Show Less 2 of 3 In this May 7, 1985 file photo, actor Dom DeLuise points to his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was 75. . Actor and comedian Dom DeLuise, who developed a reputation as an avid amateur chef along with his prolific entertainment career, has died at age 75. Obit: Comic Actor Dom DeLuise. Dom DeLuise, the U.S. comic actor who gained fame on television and in movies such as "Blazing Saddles," has died at age 75, family members said on Tuesday. Dom Deluise Played An Uncle To His Son In One Episode . He. May 4 is also known by Star Wars fans as Star Wars day: May the 4th be with you. He was 75. LOS ANGELES — Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well . Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died, a son told. Publicist Jay Schwartz did not disclose the cause of death, but DeLuise, 75, had been battling cancer for more than a year. Dom DeLuise, the comical actor known in the automotive enthusiast community as the big funny guy, starring in "The Cannonball Run" movie alongside of Burt Reynolds, died today at the age of 75. David DeLuise is an actor, director, producer and son of legendary actor and comedian Dom DeLuise and actress Carol Arthur. He was 75. The actress died Sunday at the Mary . DeLuise died in Southern California on Monday, May 4, 2009, according to his son, Michael DeLuise. He was 75 and . Veteran actor Dom DeLuise passed away Monday evening in Los Angeles, according to son Michael. Martin Active Member. He was 75. Back to Reading. Dom DeLuise, the jovial comic who enlivened . DeLuise, who starred in movies such as 'Blazing Saddles,' died in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday night. He had a son, David DeLuise, who starred in Wizards of Waverly Place. On television, she held small roles on shows like "Rhoda," "Alice," "What's Happening," "St. Elsewhere" and "Sanford and Son." Her last role was as a guest star on the TV series "7th Heaven" as Gertrude Fleming in 2004. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died, a son told two broadcasters Tuesday.He was 75. He . She was 85. She was the son of a police . Calls to Dom Deluise's agent and his son were not . He was 75. LOS ANGELES — Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. He made his first off-Broadway appearance at age 8. . He died from kidney failure, cancer, and respiratory problems due to complications of diabetes and was cremated; his ashes were buried with his parents . In 1991, he became host of the TV show "The New Candid Camera." The son of Italian immigrants, DeLuise was born Aug. 1, 1933. . Larger than life funnyman Dom DeLuise died in his sleep Monday night at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, according to his son Michael DeLuise. Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. Tim Molloy May 5, 2009, 9:36 a.m. PT. DeLuise had a long career in both television and films. Dom DeLuise passed away on May 4, 2009, three months away from what would have been his 76th birthday on August 1. DeLuise died Monday night, Michael DeLuise told KTLA-TV and radio station KNX on Tuesday. Some movies were funnier than others, but one thing was always abundantly clear: Dom DeLuise was having a blast. Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. A family statement said DeLuise died Sunday in Los Angeles after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Actor and comedian Dom DeLuise in 1987. Dom DeLuise dies at 75; actor was a 'naturally funny man' Dom DeLuise, the mirthful, moon-faced comic actor who provided frequent comedic support in television variety shows of the 1960s and '70s and in movies starring Mel Brooks and Burt Reynolds, has died. The actor had been hospitalized due to kidney failure and respiratory problems. May 5, 2009 10:40am Dom DeLuise, an antic comedian whose chubby frame and daffy darting glances delighted audiences on stage, television and in the movies for five decades, died Monday night. Dom DeLuise, the U.S. comic actor who gained fame on television and in movies such as "Blazing Saddles," has died at age 75, family members said on Tuesday. It just so happened he was a voice actor for Spaceballs (1987), a spoof of Star Wars. David's daughters Dylan and Riley DeLuise, and Peter's son Jake (born 2004). Dom DeLuise, the irrepressibly rotund comedian, has died at the age of 75, his son Michael confirmed to the Web site of the Los Angeles television station KTLA. The dead leader's father, Albert Schalin, was played by one of America's leading TV Western actors, Morgan Woodward. Whether he was playing Captain Chaos in a Cannonball Run movie or the slovenly Emperor Nero in History Of The World, Part I (1981), he . Larger than life funnyman Dom DeLuise died in his sleep Monday night at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, according to his son Michael DeLuise. DeLuise died in his sleep in Santa Monica . Dom DeLuise, the irrepressibly rotund comedian, has died at the age of 75, his son Michael confirmed to the Web site of the Los Angeles television station KTLA.Mr. Eric Ditzian 05/05/2009 Comedian and actor Dom DeLuise has passed away at the age of 75, his son Michael DeLuise confirmed to. DORSET — To the world at large, Dom DeLuise, who died Monday, was a comedian famous for appearances in television and the movies. DeLuise, 75, died in his sleep in Los Angeles after a long illness. The couple was wed in 1965 and married until May 2009, when DeLuise' died from kidney failure. Joined: Jan 1, 2005 Messages: 5,229 . (AP Photo, file) LOS ANGELES ? It was pretty apparent he was flirting. In the outpouring of affection for Mr. DeLuise that has quickly . First published on Wed 6 May 2009. Dom DeLuise, the portly U.S. actor-comedian, has died in his sleep aged 75. Tue., May 5, 2009. Mr. DeLuise, the willfully goofy. His first appearances in television date back to the mid-sixties, with credits that include The Munsters . LOS ANGELES -- Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a . DeLuise is now perhaps the most popular dad on TV. DeLuise's wife and three sons were with him when he died. Dom DeLuise (Dominick DeLuise) was born on 1 August, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack, Director. 2003. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dom DeLuise, who spiced up such movies as "Blazing Saddles," "Silent Movie" and "The Cannonball Run" with his manic delivery and roly-poly persona, has died, his. Dom DeLuise, who has died aged 75, was a very funny, gifted comic actor with a range from high camp to low comedy, who seldom knew how far was too far . Jolly and indulgent actor Dom DeLuise was a mainstay of '70s and early '80s film comedies, strongly associated with Mel Brooks and Burt Reynolds. Born on Aug. 4, 1935 in in Hackensack, N.J., Arthur first met her husband-to-be, actor Dom DeLuise, in 1964 while working on theater productions. The two married a year later and shared three sons . Dom, known for being a natural in the comic industry, died at the age of 75 at the St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. The film examines the subject matter of obesity, addiction, family, self-acceptance and . DeLuise died Monday night, his son Michael DeLuise told radio station KNX on Tuesday. DeLuise died in Southern California on . American actor and comedian Dom DeLuise (1933 - 2009) and his wife, actress Carol Arthur at a press preview of the Richard Quine film 'Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm . Dom DeLuise Dead At 75 Actor/comedian passed away in his sleep Monday. DeLuise died in Southern California on Monday, May 4, 2009, according to his son, Michael DeLuise. But to local residents he was a larger-than-life neighbor who loved an appreciative audience. Obit: Comic Actor Dom DeLuise. He was 75. Born Dominick DeLuise in Brooklyn, NY on Aug. 1, 1933, he was the son of civil servant John DeLuise and his wife Vincenza, whose culinary skills inspired several of his cookbooks. He was 75. Dom DeLuise Has Died. He was 75. Died Place: Santa Monica, California, USA: . 19.01 EDT. FILE - In this June 8, 1989 file photo, actor and comedian Dom DeLuise is shown. Trending Ent_DomDeluise_280 'american idol' contestant nikki mckibbin dead at 42 The family all appeared in 1979's police comedy "Hot Stuff," which Dom DeLuise directed and starred in. Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 - May 4, 2009) was an American actor, comedian, director, producer, chef, and author.Known primarily for his comedic performances, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety shows.He is often identified for his work in the films of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, as well as a series of collaborations and appearances with Burt Reynolds. DeLuise died Monday night, son Michael DeLuise told KTLA-TV and radio station KNX on Tuesday. The Brooklyn-born actor achieved fame in the 1960s for his appearances on popular variety shows like "The Dean Martin . Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by Martin, May 5, 2009. He was 75 and . May 5, 2009 6:18pm. He was 75. He was. May 5, 2009 4:03 PM. He was 75.. David DeLuise, Actor: Prep & Landing. He was 75. Michael DeLuise was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of . Dom DeLuise died in Santa Monica on Monday night after battling a lengthy illness, according to his son Michael DeLuise. Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. The comedian died in his sleep after a . 93 minutes: Country: United States: Language: English: Box office: $7,653,061: Fatso is a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Anne Bancroft, her only such credit, and starring Dom DeLuise, Ron Carey and Candice Azzara.It was the first film produced by Mel Brooks's Brooksfilms company. He's won the admiration of millions of children and parents alike for his portrayal of family patriarch Jerry Russo on the hit. DeLuise's wife and three sons were with him when he died. He was 75. After graduating from Manhattan's High School of the Performing Arts, he was a regular in New York theater and children's television like "The Shari Lewis Show" (NBC . American actor and comedian Dom DeLuise (1933 - 2009) and his wife, actress Carol Arthur at a press preview of the Richard Quine film 'Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm . The family . He was 75. His godparents are Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft. DeLuise died Monday evening at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, said DeLuise's agent, Robert Malcolm. He was surrounded by his family, including his wife, Carol Arthur, and three sons. 1 of 2. LOS ANGELES -- With an ever-present smile that gave way to . DeLuise died in Southern California on Monday, May 4, 2009, according to his son, Michael DeLuise. One of her most memorable roles was in Brooks' "Blazing Saddles," as Harriet. DeLuise died in Southern California on Monday, May 4, 2009, according to his son, Michael DeLuise. May 5, 2009 Dom DeLuise, a pudgy actor whose manic grin and air of desperation added comic bounce to films like "The Twelve Chairs," "Blazing Saddles" and "Cannonball Run," died Monday in Los. DeLuise died in Southern California on Monday, May 4, 2009, according to his son, Michael DeLuise. I will miss him very much."DeLuise's death was confirmed Tuesday by a representative for his son, David DeLuise. She was 85. has died, his son's publicist said. Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. Dom DeLuise. He was 75. May 5, 2009 Dom DeLuise, a pudgy actor whose manic grin and air of desperation added comic bounce to films like "The Twelve Chairs," "Blazing Saddles" and "The Cannonball Run," died Monday in Los. Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences, has died. Brooklyn, New York-born DeLuise rose from the nightclub circuit to become a beloved television fixture on such 1960s and 70s variety, . The Brooklyn-born actor achieved fame in the 1960s for his appearances on popular variety shows like "The Dean Martin Show," before appearing in many popular films (via IMDb).He was a longtime friend and frequent co-star to Burt Reynolds (via TribLocal), played roles in several comedies by Mel Brooks, and lent his . Peter John DeLuise is an American actor, television director, television producer, and screenwriter, known for his role as Officer Doug Penhall in the Fox TV series 21 Jump Street, and for directing and writing episodes of science fiction television shows, particularly in the Stargate franchise. The comedian died in his sleep after a long illness. He was 75.. The family . Dom DeLuise, who spiced up such movies as "Blazing Saddles," "Silent Movie" and "The Cannonball Run" with his manic delivery and roly-poly persona, has died, his son's publicist said. Actor and comedian Dom DeLuise is shown in this 1987 file photo. 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