leslie nielsen
Friends and fans of comedy legend Leslie Nielsen are gathering in their thousands on Twitter with their most loved on and off-screen memories of the actor who died of Pneumonia on Sunday at the age of 84. His death has today sent shockwaves through Hollywood where a few high profile celebrities have paied their respects to the actor through Twitter.
Many are citing one of Nielsen's most famous catch phrases from his 1980 film "Airplane!": "I am serious, and don't call me Shirley." "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tweeted, "Sad to hear about Leslie Nielsen passing. To this day ‘Airplane' is still one of my favorite comedies ever." Comedian Russell Brand paid tribute, writing, "RIP. Leslie Nielsen. Shirley, he will be missed." Rocker Slash called Nielsen "one of my all time favorite comedians," adding, "U my friend, will be missed big time. Wow, what a loss."
So a very sad day as the comic legend leaves us but with plenty of jovial memories left behind of the man.
