Dom DeLuise is shown in a scene from "History of the World Part 1"
Dom Deluise died Monday May 4, 2009 in a Santa Monica California hospital. The cause of death was not disclosed but per publicist Jay Schwartz, Deluise had been battling cancer for more than a year now. Deluise was surrounded by family and friends when he passed Son Michael Deluise told CNN Affiliate KTLA.
Dom Deluise was best known for movies such as “Blazing Saddles” “Silent Movie” and of course “Cannonball run” .
Deluise was married to actress Carol Arthur, and is survived by his three sons Peter, Michael and David who all became actors. Deluise told Larry King that it was the “joy of my life” to work with his oldest son, Peter, when he directed the film “Second Nature.”
It was a sad day in the world of comedy as we remember this great talent. Share with us your thoughts and your favorite Dom Deluise film.
