Actor, comedian, author and chef Dom DeLuise died in his sleep on May 4, 2009 at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA where he was hospitalized suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney failure and breathing problems following a long battle with cancer. Unfortunately, this collection of ailments represents a classic picture of the multiple medical complications of obesity. There is even a special name for this: Syndrome X which includes obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Uncontrolled diabetes and/or high blood pressure often lead to kidney failure. Obesity is also a separate risk factor for several types of cancer.

Mr. DeLuise had a passion for cooking and food and was the author of several cookbooks (he is not to be mistaken for chef Paul Prudhomme who he physically resembles). This passion for food took its toll on him — he struggled with obesity throughout his life and finally agreed to enroll in a program at the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center (http://www.dukehealth.org/Services/DietAndFitness/ ) when his doctor refused to perform needed hip replacement surgery until he lost weight.
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As we’ve said before, creative artists often achieve a type of practical immortality through their body of works. According to an article in the Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/05/dom-deluises-funniest-fil_n_197108.html), Mr. DeLuise’s funniest films are:

See larger image Blazing Saddles (30th Anniversary Special Edition) (DVD) Director: Mel Brooks, Robert Butler Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn Rating: R (Restricted) List Price: $12.98 USD New From: $3.00 In Stock Used from: $0.71 In Stock Release date June 29, 2004.

See larger image The Cannonball Run (DVD) Director: Hal Needham Starring: Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) List Price: $5.98 USD New From: $5.29 In Stock Used from: $0.78 In Stock Release date June 5, 2001.

See larger image Robin Hood - Men in Tights / Spaceballs (DVD) Director: Mel Brooks Starring: Mel Brooks, John Candy Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) List Price: $19.98 USD New From: $10.49 In Stock Used from: $6.25 In Stock Release date February 6, 2007.

See larger image History of the World Part I (DVD) Starring: Mel Brooks Rating: R (Restricted) List Price: $14.98 USD New From: $6.36 In Stock Used from: $6.29 In Stock Release date September 5, 2006.

See larger image Fatso (DVD) Starring: Candice Azzara, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, David Comfort, Robert Costanzo Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) List Price: $9.98 USD New From: $56.95 In Stock Used from: $36.84 In Stock Release date June 13, 2006.

In addition to his acting work, Mr. DeLuise authored several cookbooks and childrens’ books.

See larger image Eat This Again: It'll Make You Feel Better (Paperback) By (author) Dom Deluise List Price: $24.95 USD New From: $3.78 In Stock Used from: $4.96 In Stock

See larger image Charlie the Caterpillar (Paperback) By (author) Dom Deluise List Price: $6.99 USD New From: $2.25 In Stock Used from: $0.01 In Stock