Harold Ramis Dies

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Ghostbusters Actor Harold Ramis Dies at 69


Harold Ramis, best known for appearing in "Ghostbusters" and directing comedic films "Groundhog Day," "National Lampoon's Vacation," and "Caddyshack," died at the age of 69 early Monday.

Ramis died from complications of autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis, which is a rare disease that involves swelling of the blood vessels, according to his wife Erica Mann (via the Chicago Tribune).

A Chicago native, Ramis moved back to his hometown area with his family in 1996. "I feel like I represent the city in a certain way," he said.

In 2010 Ramis began having health problems following an infection that ultimately caused his rare condition.

A true comedy Renaissance man, Ramis was a powerful influence in his field, writing the 1978 classic "Animal House," writing and appearing in the 1984 hit "Ghostbusters," writing and directing the 1999's award winning "Analyze This" (and the 2002 followup "Analyze That").

Ramis leaves behind his wife, Erica Mann, and three children.

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[RASQ]

R.I.P. Mr. Ramis

 

[Marshall Stack]

"No! But we ARE willing to learn" "Never hit anybody in anger.. unless you're absolutely positive that you can get away with it."

 

[RASQ]

 

[lurkingdirk]

Wow, take all things Ghostbusters out of the list of his work and there is not much left. He was really defined by the single role.

 

[Rane1071]

"Who ya' gonna' call?"

RIP dude.

 

[zeeblofowl_1969]

Wow, take all things Ghostbusters out of the list of his work and there is not much left. He was really defined by the single role.

More what he wrote or co-wrote like Animal House, Ghost Busters, Ground Hog Day, Caddyshack, Meatballs, and Stripes I for one was a big fan.

R.I.P Harold Ramis

 

[lurkingdirk]

More what he wrote or co-wrote like Animal House, Ghost Busters, Ground Hog Day, Caddyshack, Meatballs, and Stripes I for one was a big fan.

R.I.P Harold Ramis

Thanks for the correction. I wasn't aware of his writing until you mentioned it. Quite a contribution.

 

[vanlee1]

He was a cool actor/writer of some of the best fan/cult favorite movies, some of my favorites.

RIP Harold Ramis, you will be remembered.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

That's a damn shame....we can't afford to lose any more funny people.

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

Well, this sucks.

I... I guess this also means we can probably finally accept that there will be no Ghostbusters III.

 

[Ace Boobtoucher]

Damn. I just started a thread. Someone merge or delete mine, please.

 

[The Yak]

Grant unto him eternal rest. "Analyze This" is one of my favorite films.

 

[darkwarrior3007]

Rest in peace Egon!

 

[The Duck Grinder]

RIP

 

[test]

RIP.

 

[Neutron66]

Thanks for the correction. I wasn't aware of his writing until you mentioned it. Quite a contribution.

He also directed National Lampoon's Vacation, Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, and Analyze This.

He was an all-around comedy force.

 

[lurkingdirk]

 

[STDiva]

Looks like he'll be busting real ghosts now.

That picture is sad as hell, dirk.

 

[BCT]

RIP Egon Spengler