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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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11-28-2010, 10:43 PM
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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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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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11-28-2010, 11:14 PM
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11-28-2010, 11:39 PM
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Really sad. Rest in peace, Leslie.
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11-29-2010, 12:43 AM
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That really saddens me. He was always entertaining.
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11-29-2010, 12:44 AM
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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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11-29-2010, 01:33 AM
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DH and I adored him. RIP
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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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Originally Posted by honeychile
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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Ditto.
RIP
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11-29-2010, 12:29 PM
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11-29-2010, 03:22 PM
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Quote:
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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.
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I loved him on DS
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11-29-2010, 05:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jen
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.
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Ditto! he was a riot!
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