His portrayal of Emperor Nero in "History of the World, Part I" is still one of my all-time favorite comedic performances. He will be sorely missed.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/05/obit.deluise/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/05/obit.deluise/index.html