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Thursday, March 28, 2024

‘Airplane!’ Star Leslie Nielsen Dies at 84


The Associated Press (MSNBC)

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Leslie Nielsen, who traded in his dramatic persona for inspired bumbling as a hapless doctor in “Airplane!” and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in “The Naked Gun” comedies, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.

The Canadian-born actor died from complications from pneumonia at a hospital near his home at 5:34 p.m., surrounded by his wife, Barbaree, and friends, his agent John S. Kelly said in a statement.  (Read More) 

 

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One Response “‘Airplane!’ Star Leslie Nielsen Dies at 84”

  1. George H.
    November 30, 2010 at 9:33 am

    A real classic act heaven is a much funnier place now.

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