Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I've just heard from a friend, like it was old news, that Leslie Nielsen had passed away. I immediately retorted with doubt, and had found no news of it on the internet. I came across it on his Wikipedia page, and it linked to a news site reporting that he has passed in a Florida hospital due to complications from pneumonia. A recording of his nephew speaking about the incident confirmed it.This is tragic news, and probably the only celebrity death that has caused me to feel truly mournful. I am deeply saddened by this, and the world of film has just lost its best comedian.Rest in peace Leslie Nielsen, you will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Surely you're not...no, it's too soon.Rest in piece, Mr. Nielsen. You were a funny, serious, funny man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Oh, dear, this is devastating. I don't think there's an actor that has ever made me laugh so much. And seemed to be such a gentleman. I am trully saddened by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Awww, I feel like of all the deaths in recent years, none have I really cared about. It's obviously sad that so and so died, but this one I actually do mourn.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I wanted to wait until there was more official confirmations. More news sites are starting to run with it now.Rest in peace Mr. Nielsen and thanks for a lifetime of laughs. He was very good with dramatic roles as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I see I'm not alone with being especially affected by Mr. Nielson's passing. It's hard for me to put into words exactly why his death hurts so much, but I think all of us can agree that it's because of how good he made us all feel. All the laughs and iconic lines, he won't be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I can't tell you how much I've laughed because of him. All the lines I'd quote with my brother and family. I grew up with his films.He's a major reason as to why I love film as much as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb74 53 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Oh wow, very sad news .....a very talented man indeed!I loved him in Creepshow -RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Here's another article about his passing...http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/leslie-nielsen-dies-age-84-49651The world just got a lot less funnier. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I don't know if anyone in history has ever made us laugh so much by being so serious. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 483 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 This is very sad news. I grew up on a lot of his movies too, including this lesser known one called DAY OF THE ANIMALS, where he acts much creepier than in a lot of his films. Though of course, laughs were still to be had.Here's to you, hot shot. Get that bear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Man another great one leaves us. Rest In Peace Mr. Nielsen you'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Surely you can't be serious?Rest in peace Mr. Nielsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Pneumonia? That's no way for a man 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! Goodbye, Leslie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Damn, what an absolute comedy legend he was. Airplane is my all time favourite comedy and Nielsen was hilarious in it. He has had me in tears many, many times. He was just such a likeable man.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 "Oh, my God". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 RIP Mr Nielsen. You will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,688 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Wow, a celebrity death that actually saddens me. What a superb actor.RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 He starred in three of the finest examples of genre cinema: "Forbidden Planet", "The Poseidon Adventure", and "Airplane!", and not many actors can say that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I can't believe it. Just yesterday I was watching the Naked Gun movies and I kept laughing and thinking "Boy, this guy is a genius!" and now... He's gone. However, he will always live on our memories, and thanks to him the world can keep smiling. Thank you for existing and making our lives happier!RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I can't help but think, as he approached the pearly gates for a well-deserved rest, the angels looked upon his coming and cried out, "Look! It's Enrico Pallazzo!" And likewise did they all take up the cheer: "Enri-co Palla-zzo! Enri-co Palla-zzo! Enri-co Palla-zzo!"Rest in peace, old friend. - Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I can't help but think, as he approached the pearly gates for a well-deserved rest, the angels looked upon his coming and cried out, "Look! It's Enrico Pallazzo!" Thanks Uni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,504 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 That sucks! He was one of my childhood heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If anyone has never seen the 6 episodes of Police Squad, which became the Naked Gun films, I recommend finding the DVD and sit back and enjoy the shows. Sadly I think they were too ahead of their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,127 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Just watched an episode of Night Gallery with him last week. Such a great guy to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If anyone has never seen the 6 episodes of Police Squad, which became the Naked Gun films, I recommend finding the DVD and sit back and enjoy the shows. Sadly I think they were too ahead of their time.I have them, they're hilarious. One standout moment in particular is absolute comedy gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,363 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 This news is like eating a spoonful of Drano; sure, it'll clean you out, but it'll leave you hollow inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Another comedy legend gone. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If anyone has never seen the 6 episodes of Police Squad, which became the Naked Gun films, I recommend finding the DVD and sit back and enjoy the shows. Sadly I think they were too ahead of their time.While the Naked Gun movies were fun (and the first is a genuine classic), none of them had a line as funny as one that appeared in one of those T.V. episodes: while interviewing a murder victim's grieving spouse, Nielsen says, "We would've come sooner, ma'am, but your husband wasn't dead then."Now that's comedy gold. - Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If anyone has never seen the 6 episodes of Police Squad, which became the Naked Gun films, I recommend finding the DVD and sit back and enjoy the shows. Sadly I think they were too ahead of their time.While the Naked Gun movies were fun (and the first is a genuine classic), none of them had a line as funny as one that appeared in one of those T.V. episodes: while interviewing a murder victim's grieving spouse, Nielsen says, "We would've come sooner, ma'am, but your husband wasn't dead then."Now that's comedy gold. - Uni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave 8 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Very sad indeed, I loved his movies. Mr. Nielsen will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If anyone has never seen the 6 episodes of Police Squad, which became the Naked Gun films, I recommend finding the DVD and sit back and enjoy the shows. Sadly I think they were too ahead of their time.While the Naked Gun movies were fun (and the first is a genuine classic), none of them had a line as funny as one that appeared in one of those T.V. episodes: while interviewing a murder victim's grieving spouse, Nielsen says, "We would've come sooner, ma'am, but your husband wasn't dead then."Now that's comedy gold. - UniThat was what I was referring to earlier. The "Mrs Twice" scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 More men should be named Leslie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 I'll name my son Leslie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 If anyone has never seen the 6 episodes of Police Squad, which became the Naked Gun films, I recommend finding the DVD and sit back and enjoy the shows. Sadly I think they were too ahead of their time.While the Naked Gun movies were fun (and the first is a genuine classic), none of them had a line as funny as one that appeared in one of those T.V. episodes: while interviewing a murder victim's grieving spouse, Nielsen says, "We would've come sooner, ma'am, but your husband wasn't dead then."Now that's comedy gold. - UniThat was what I was referring to earlier. The "Mrs Twice" scene "Look out! He has a knife!""Look out! He has a club!""Look out! He has a signed Picasso!""Look out! He has herpes!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST-321 4 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 While the Naked Gun movies were fun (and the first is a genuine classic), none of them had a line as funny as one that appeared in one of those T.V. episodes: while interviewing a murder victim's grieving spouse, Nielsen says, "We would've come sooner, ma'am, but your husband wasn't dead then."Now that's comedy gold. - Uni Time for me to watch Forbidden Planet again. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I wonder if there are any Leslie-Leslie married couples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hey where you from?Chicago.Say, that's my home town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I loved the Epilogues for the TV series. And here's one of the opening credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I wonder what President Ford would think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxxie 1 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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