by CBS News
Published: Tue, May 05, 2009 - 10:17 am CST
NEW YORK (CBS) ― The loveable Brooklyn-born actor Dom DeLuise has passed away at the age of 75, The Insider and Entertainment Tonight confirmed to CBS station WCBS-TV in New York.The Golden Globe-nominated comic actor died Monday at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 75 years old. According to TMZ.com, he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Dom is probably best-known for his work in Mel Brooks films like "Blazing Saddles," "Silent Movie," "History Of The World Part One," "Space Balls," "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," and co-starring with Burt Reynolds in films like "Cannonball Run," "Smokey and The Bandit 2" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."
He also hosted the popular TV show "Candid Camera" from 1991-1992. Dom was an avid cook and author, penning several cooking guides and children's books.
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