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Actor Leslie Nielsen Dies at 84

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the definitely-will-be-missed dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Famous actor Leslie Nielsen died of pneumonia at a Florida hospital Sunday evening. Leslie was renowned for his comedic roles in dozens of films and TV shows, such as The Naked Gun and Police Squad. His characteristic style and humor was always enjoyable, and he will be sorely missed." Of course you might also remember him from The Forbidden Planet, which is classic sci-fi by any measure.

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  1. Surely... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    you can't be serious?

    1. Re:Surely... by geminidomino · · Score: 5, Funny

      I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.

    2. Re:Surely... by RMH101 · · Score: 5, Funny

      if there's any justice in the world, the hearse will have flashing lights on top and will crash into some bins...

  2. It was pneumonia sadly... by Winckle · · Score: 5, Funny

    the doctors said it was 50/50, but there was only a 10% chance of that.

    1. Re:It was pneumonia sadly... by A.+B3ttik · · Score: 5, Funny

      Pneumonia? That's no way for a man to die. A parachute not opening... that's a way to die. Getting caught in the gears of a combine... having your nuts bit off by a Laplander, that's the way I wanna go.

  3. He's Dead? by ObitMan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Let me know when his condition improves.

    --
    Who run Barter Town?
    1. Re:He's Dead? by phishtahko · · Score: 5, Funny

      He's dead?

      and loving it!

  4. Nice Beaver! by slackbheep · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Thanks, I just had it stuffed!"

  5. It's not Leslie Nielson by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's Enrico Pallazzo !

  6. Locksmith by skyriser2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dutch Gunderson: Who are you and how did you get in here?
    Frank Drebin: I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.
    -Police Squad

  7. Dear Mr Nielson in heaven, by tangent3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I just want to wish you good luck, we're all counting on you.