Harvey Korman has died
Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Hot Momma
Brilliant comedic actor Harvey Korman died today at the age of 81.
The Four-time Emmy winner was probably best known for his stint on the “The Carol Burnett Show” and in the film “Blazing Saddles,” died at UCLA Medical Center of heart failure after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago.
Carol Burnett’s assistant told the AP the actress was devastated by the news, but she has not yet released a statement.
Korman known for his appearances in Mel Brooks movies, including the comedy classic “Blazing Saddles” (as Hedley Lamarr), as well as “High Anxiety” and “The History of the World, Part I.”
He was heard but not seen as the voice of The Great Gazoo in the animated 60s classic, “The Flintstones.”
He is survived by his wife and four children. R.I.P. Harvey!
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