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Old 11-28-2010, 10:28 PM
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Actor Leslie Nielsen dies of complications from pneumonia

Actor Leslie Nielsen, known for his role as Lt. Frank Drebin in "The Naked Gun" series, died of complications from pneumonia Sunday, his family said.

Nielsen, 84, died in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, surrounded by his wife and friends.


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Old 11-28-2010, 10:43 PM
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Old 11-28-2010, 11:07 PM
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That's horrible, so many great celebrities have been taken from us this year
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Old 11-28-2010, 11:09 PM
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I always loved Nielson, he was like the grandfather I never had.
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Old 11-28-2010, 11:14 PM
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Old 11-28-2010, 11:39 PM
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Really sad. Rest in peace, Leslie.
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Old 11-29-2010, 12:43 AM
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That really saddens me. He was always entertaining.
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Old 11-29-2010, 12:44 AM
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Old 11-29-2010, 12:52 AM
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That is so sad I liked him, he was always so funny.
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Old 11-29-2010, 01:33 AM
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DH and I adored him. RIP
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Old 11-29-2010, 01:39 AM
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I am completely crushed. I really think that comedic actors are more skilled than the serious ones, and Leslie Nielsen was one of the very best.

I can't think of many other stars who would be as sorely missed. May he be blessed.
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Old 11-29-2010, 12:25 PM
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I am completely crushed. I really think that comedic actors are more skilled than the serious ones, and Leslie Nielsen was one of the very best.

I can't think of many other stars who would be as sorely missed. May he be blessed.
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Old 11-29-2010, 12:29 PM
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Old 11-29-2010, 03:22 PM
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I loved him so much ... especially the guest spots he did on Due South. I was really surprised to know he was 84, he never seemed that old to me. Like a perpetual 65 or something.
I loved him on DS
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Old 11-29-2010, 05:30 PM
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I loved him so much ... especially the guest spots he did on Due South. I was really surprised to know he was 84, he never seemed that old to me. Like a perpetual 65 or something.
Ditto! he was a riot!
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