Not nearly the most shocking death this year, but definitely one that's more than relevant and emotional, Leslie Nielsen died today in Florida due to pneumonia complications. At the age of 84, the man had long passed his prime in terms of his career. His first role was in the classic science fiction film Forbidden Planet, but he would later be known for his comedic roles, most notably in Airplane, the Naked Gun series, and other films from David Zucker. I'm not going to lie about the fact that he has recently gone astray into noticeably muckier territory. The man was only ever as great as the scripts he chose to work with, and for the most part, he chose particularly well. It's definitely sad, but a fitting point in his life to finish. The man was afforded the rare gift of enough time to do everything he'd be remembered for.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Leslie Nielsen (1926-2010)
Not nearly the most shocking death this year, but definitely one that's more than relevant and emotional, Leslie Nielsen died today in Florida due to pneumonia complications. At the age of 84, the man had long passed his prime in terms of his career. His first role was in the classic science fiction film Forbidden Planet, but he would later be known for his comedic roles, most notably in Airplane, the Naked Gun series, and other films from David Zucker. I'm not going to lie about the fact that he has recently gone astray into noticeably muckier territory. The man was only ever as great as the scripts he chose to work with, and for the most part, he chose particularly well. It's definitely sad, but a fitting point in his life to finish. The man was afforded the rare gift of enough time to do everything he'd be remembered for.
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