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Leslie Nielsen Dead Of Pneumonia At 84

Funny man Leslie Nielsen died Sunday of complications from pneumonia.

TMZ is reporting that Nielsen, 84, died in an undisclosed hospital located near his Fort Lauderdale home, according to Nielsen's agent.

The actor, well known for his roles in "Airplane" and "The Naked Gun," series died with his family and close friends at his side at about 5:30 pm.

His "Airplane" co-star, Barbara Billingsley, died last month.

Nielsen's family requests donations in his name be given to the charity of choice, the family said in a statement.

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