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Posted: 11:51 AM May 5, 2009
Dom DeLuise, Actor, Comedian and Chef, Dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dom DeLuise's son says the actor and comedian has died in Southern California. He was 75.
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Michael DeLuise told Los Angeles TV station KTLA and radio station KNX that his father died Monday night.
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