Leslie Nielsen, the star of Airplane! and a comic actor has passed away.
Leslie Nielsen, the star of The Naked Gun, Airplane! and a veteran comic actor has passed away. Mr Nielsen was 84 years old.
Mr Nielsen passed away in a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. John S Kelley, the actor’s agent, reported that Mr Nielsen was being treated for pneumonia at the time.
Nielsen, Canadian born, began his career as a serious actor. In 1980, the actor took on the role of a comic doctor in the disaster spoof style film Airplane! The new comic style of acting brought much success to Mr Nielsen.
Mr Nielsen acted in more than 100 films in his lifetime and will be remembered by his star which is included in the Hollywood walk of fame. Doug Nielsen, the actor’s nephew, reported that Mr Nielsen was in the hospital with his family, friends and wife by his side when he fell asleep and passed away.
Nielsen, who was born in 1926, enjoyed an acting career which spanned over six decades. Nielsen began his career as a television actor in New York around 1950. Nielsen performed in over 150 live dramas in additional to his work on the big screen.
In 1980, the actor’s brilliant depiction of a deadpan doctor in the comedy disaster film Airplane! brought him much acclaim and many additional roles. Nielsen also starred in the Naked Guns series which included three films.