Post by keybladeoverlord on Feb 25, 2014 10:18:47 GMT -8
Harold Ramis, the Chicago comedic writer, director and actor whose films "Stripes," "Caddyshack," "Animal House," "Groundhog Day" and "Ghostbusters" are among the most beloved -- and successful -- of all time, has died. He was 69.
Ramis died overnight of complications from auto-immune inflammatory vasculitis, a rare disease that causes swelling of the blood vessels. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at his Chicago-area home, where he returned to live in 1996 after 20 years in Los Angeles, according to a statement from UTA, which repped him.
From films to TV and improv, Ramis' contributions cannot be overstated. His breakthrough came in 1978 with a co-writing credit on the blockbuster comedy "National Lampoon's Animal House," and he got on a roll from there, writing 1979's "Meatballs" and making his directorial debut in 1980 with "Caddyshack," which he also co-wrote, and which still stands as one of the most quoted comedies of all time.
Ramis died overnight of complications from auto-immune inflammatory vasculitis, a rare disease that causes swelling of the blood vessels. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at his Chicago-area home, where he returned to live in 1996 after 20 years in Los Angeles, according to a statement from UTA, which repped him.
From films to TV and improv, Ramis' contributions cannot be overstated. His breakthrough came in 1978 with a co-writing credit on the blockbuster comedy "National Lampoon's Animal House," and he got on a roll from there, writing 1979's "Meatballs" and making his directorial debut in 1980 with "Caddyshack," which he also co-wrote, and which still stands as one of the most quoted comedies of all time.
I'll miss you Harold, thank you for spreading the joy of laughter in the time you were here on Earth.
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