Leslie Nielsen Dies

[Moriarty70]

First off, it's fitting that Andy, the resident Canuck, did the article for this.

Secondly, the first sarcastic thought that ran though my head when I heard he died in Florida was, "A Canadian in Florida this time of year? That's unheard of."

 

[WanderingFool]

Leslie Nielsen... DEAD!?

Suitable expression of feeling at this news. [http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/]

 

[coldfrog]

Damn - I loved Airplane and Naked Gun, but I HAVE to watch Police Squad now... I've never seen it before and that clip is hilarious! I hope it's on Netflix.

Why do I always hear about these things on a Monday?

 

[Kenko]

What?!

That sucks. He made me laugh like crazy in my younger years when I watched his movies. Goddamnit. Cant people like him get a "Get out of death" freecard?

 

[Pipotchi]

He died in hospital, thats a big building with lots of patients but that not important right now

RIP

 

[Jamash]

Holy shit. It's not often that pay much attention when celebrities die, but Leslie Nielsen will be sorely missed... ever since I first saw The Naked Gun at age 8, Leslie Nielsen and his catalogue of deadpan comic genius has been making me LOL most of my life.


Requiescat In Pace

 

[LawlessSquirrel]

Damn it! That is so not cool, Death, pick someone that deserves it!

He was a funny man, and a delightful actor. This is disappointing news indeed...

 

[se7ensenses]

Another dead hero. Rest in Peace.

 

[Rachel317]

I'm very sad about this. My heart goes out to Nielsen's family and friends

So many legendary people from the entertainment industry have been so cruelly stolen from us recently; Paul Grey, Ronnie James Dio, Farah Fawcett...this is one of the saddest though, because Nielsen was SUCH an awesome guy.

R.I.P

 

[Vanbael]

I said Leslie Nielsen died to a friend, he said "Surely he can't be dead."
I knew the tribute setup, so I said, "he is dead, and don't call him Shirley."

In all seriousness, he was a great man, and will sorely be missed.

 

[Mezzo.]

LESLIE?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ;o;

 

[Snowden's Secret]

Well, this is definitely the worst news I'm going to hear all week. R.I.P, Mr Nielsen, you shall be missed.

 

[Falko]

Oh god...I can feel a part of my childhood dieing. One of favourite actors, who Ive adored since I first saw him. RIP Leslie, and RIP Classic spoofs
D':

 

[SnipErlite]

=(

Sums up my reactions. He was brilliant. Airplane is excellent, and would not be half the movie it is were it not for Nielsen. *sighs*

 

[Wuvlycuddles]

Awesome guy, he will be missed.

Didn't he show up in that Due South tv show a few years back too?

 

[VanityGirl]

R.I.P.

 

[Tim Latshaw]

In looking over threads about Nielsen's death, every single one has someone giving the "Shirley" bit. How great is it to not only say something that leaves a legacy, but have it be funny, too.

He had a fascinating career, starting with serious roles and sci-fi, but saying he was always meant for comedy. Whether he really did believe that all his life or not, he surely proved it.

 

[Evilsanta]

Damn it...He was in some films i really liked.

Rest in peace. I need to watch some Naked Gun to cheer me up.

 

[k3v1n]

may one of the best comedy actors of all time rest in peace. when I saw the news, I saw how part of my childhood fading away...