Friends and fans of comedic legend Leslie Nielsen are flooding Twitter with mentions of their favorite on, and off-screen memories of the actor, who died Sunday from pneumonia at the age of 84.
His death has since sent shockwaves through Hollywood, where a number of celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay their respects and honor the late actor. 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."
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His death has since sent shockwaves through Hollywood, where a number of celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay their respects and honor the late actor. 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."
Source:
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/11/29/2010-11-29_leslie_nielsen_remembered_by_celeb_fans_ryan_seacrest_russell_brand_pay_tribute_.html#ixzz16hLGNDCx
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