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Dom DeLuise poses on the red carpet at the American Choreography Awards in LA (Nov. 2003) Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
By Eric Anderson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Actor and comedian Dom DeLuise, whose big screen classics included "The Cannonball Run," "Spaceballs" and "History of the World Part I," died on Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
He was 75.
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The actor has starred in dozens of films over the years, often teaming up with off-screen pal Burt Reynolds.
Most recently, he was working on the CGI live-action fantasy film "Instant Karma," starring Dwayne Johnson, Pierce Brosnan and Mira Sorvino. Reynolds and DeLuise both had "voice" roles in the film.
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DeLuise became a household name in the '80s with his comedic commercials for Ziploc bags.
DeLuise leaves behind a wife - actress Carol Arthur - and three sons, all of whom followed in their father's Hollywood footsteps.
Peter DeLuise, 42, has starred in numerous TV shows, including "21 Jumpstreet," "SeaQuest DSV" and "Stargate SG-1." He's also worked extensively as a TV writer, director and producer on shows including "Kyle XY" and the "Stargate" franchise.
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Michael DeLuise, 38, had a recurring role as "TJ" on "Gilmore Girls." His other acting credits include "Brooklyn South," "NYPD Blue" and "SeaQuest DSV."
David DeLuise, 37, has also made numerous TV appearances, on such shows as "Gilmore Girls," "CSI" and "Without A Trace." Most recently, David is known for playing Jerry Russon on Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place."
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Omg TThere's a little less laughter in the world...report abuseposted May 11, 2009 7:07 PM PDT
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Omg TThere's a little less laughter in the world...report abuseposted May 11, 2009 6:19 PM PDT
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QUINNWISH EVERYONE IS LIKE DOM DELUISE. THE WORLD WOULD BE A BIG JOKE EVERYBODY LAUGHING EVERYBODY HAPPY.report abuseposted May 8, 2009 2:06 PM PDT
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QUINNWISH EVERYONE IS LIKE DOM DELUISE. THE WORLD WOULD BE A BIG JOKE EVERYBODY LAUGHING EVERYBODY HAPPY.report abuseposted May 8, 2009 2:06 PM PDT
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QUINNDomdeluis made me laugh so much in the 80's even off stage and off screen he was so funny, I MET HIM IN LAS VEGAS, EVEN looking at him with that infectious laugh made ME laugh. laughter is the best medicine and if he made people laugh, HE IS THE BEST PERSON TO HAVE THE LAST LAUGH ON HIM MAY HE REST IN PEACE.report abuseposted May 8, 2009 2:03 PM PDT
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QUINNDomdeluis made me laugh so much in the 80's even off stage and off screen he was so funny, I MET HIM IN LAS VEGAS, EVEN looking at him with that infectious laugh made ME laugh. laughter is the best medicine and if he made people laugh, HE IS THE BEST PERSON TO HAVE THE LAST LAUGH ON HIM MAY HE REST IN PEACE.report abuseposted May 8, 2009 2:03 PM PDT
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cheri_1958Dom DeLuise, you brought so much laughter to my life. I thank you for sharing your heart and tallent. You will be missed always. My condolences to your lovely family. Until we meet in heaven, I thank God for blessing us with you!report abuseposted May 6, 2009 11:06 PM PDT
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JEANIEMy condolences to the family.he was a funny man...Always a pleasure to watch...RIP Mr.Deluisereport abuseposted May 6, 2009 9:02 PM PDT
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Timto those who know his work in cannon ball run.... Don don don captain caios has left the building .. this was a great funny man who kept it clean and something you was not afraid to let small children in the room while he did a comic bit .. fair well .. Don..report abuseposted May 6, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
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Timto those who know his work in cannon ball run.... Don don don captain caios has left the building .. this was a great funny man who kept it clean and something you was not afraid to let small children in the room while he did a comic bit .. fair well .. Don..report abuseposted May 6, 2009 8:58 PM PDT
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