Rest in peace, Dom DeLuise

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Dom DeLuise, who spiced up such movies as "Blazing Saddles," "Silent Movie" and "The Cannonball Run" with his manic delivery and roly-poly persona, has died, his son's publicist told CNN.

Publicist Jay Schwartz did not disclose the cause of death, but DeLuise, 75, had been battling cancer for more than a year.

DeLuise was surrounded by family when he died in a Santa Monica, California, hospital Monday night, son Michael DeLuise told CNN affiliate KTLA-TV. (The article.)

Man, was he a funny and talented actor. May he rest in peace forever; I loved him in all the Mel Brooks movies. I mean, come on: "Treaaasure bath!!!" God, thats hilarious!

Rest in peace Mr. DeLuise, they need more actors/comedians like you.

~Elindelwolf