GHOSTBUSTERS Actor Harold Ramis Passes Away

GHOSTBUSTERS Actor Harold Ramis Passes Away

We're very sad to report that actor, writer, director and comedy icon Harold Ramis (best known for playing 'Egon Spengler' in the Ghostbusters movies) has died at age 69 from complications due to a rare blood disease.

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By MarkCassidy - Feb 24, 2014 09:02 AM EST
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Source: Via Chicago Tribune



Some very sad news coming in from Chicago today: Harold Ramis died at 12:53 a.m. from complications relating to autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis - a rare disease that involves swelling of the blood vessels. The 69 year old actor is probably best known for his turn as Egon in the Ghostbusters flicks, but he leaves behind a great body or work as a director and writer including Stripes, Caddyshack, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Groundhog Day and Analyze This.

Thanks for all the laughs Mr. Ramis, our thoughts are with your family at this tragic time.

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TheClemster
TheClemster - 2/24/2014, 9:40 AM
My favorite of all the Ghostbusters. Truly sad news

All the best goes to his family and friends

RIP sir and thank you for being part of one of the greatest films of my childhood
TheHero
TheHero - 2/24/2014, 9:41 AM
Oh my god!!!! And he was my favorite GB.
My prayers go to his family
DefcoN
DefcoN - 2/24/2014, 9:42 AM
A part of my childhood died with these sad news.
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 2/24/2014, 9:42 AM
RIP Egon
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 2/24/2014, 9:43 AM
I guess if we can take any positive from this, it's that it'll restart the talk of GB3
SageMode
SageMode - 2/24/2014, 9:44 AM
Truly sad news. Smh. RIP Egon. You'll definitely be missed.
batz11
batz11 - 2/24/2014, 9:44 AM
Caddieshack and Vacation, all time classics...RIP, Harold was a comedic genius...
Cles
Cles - 2/24/2014, 9:44 AM
Wow. Sad news, indeed. Rest in peace.
TheClemster
TheClemster - 2/24/2014, 9:46 AM
Can we put this on the main??? I don't know how to and I think it definitely belongs there
TheClemster
TheClemster - 2/24/2014, 9:48 AM
Thanks
421YoloSwag
421YoloSwag - 2/24/2014, 9:49 AM
dat shit sucks yo #ghostbusters #rip
Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 2/24/2014, 9:50 AM
RIP Mr. Ramis...
dezdigi
dezdigi - 2/24/2014, 9:50 AM
Damn, I guess no more Ghostbusters. I've always liked this guy. Remember he also directed Groundhog Day, what a classic. RIP
Nivekian
Nivekian - 2/24/2014, 9:51 AM
So sad, grew up watching his work, Second city tv, Stripes, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters...
konoyaro
konoyaro - 2/24/2014, 9:52 AM
RIP
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 2/24/2014, 9:52 AM
Ah man. RIP. This is very sad.
MisterHolmes
MisterHolmes - 2/24/2014, 9:52 AM
Rest in Peace
BenjiWest
BenjiWest - 2/24/2014, 9:53 AM
Do, Ray, Egon!! RIP Harold Ramis
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 2/24/2014, 9:53 AM
Does Ghostbusters have a blu-Ray DVD? I would totally but it.
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 2/24/2014, 9:53 AM
Wow. Truly sad news. I love watching those movies. If their on cable I just cant pass em up. He will truly be missed. My prayers for the family and friends.
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 2/24/2014, 9:54 AM
Well this just put a huge damper on my day. R.I.P. Egon :(
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 2/24/2014, 9:54 AM
This is a really sad day. May he rest in peace.
capreborn
capreborn - 2/24/2014, 9:55 AM
I am truly sadden
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/24/2014, 9:55 AM
Dude may you be Ghost Busted!!!!

The guy was very talented in front and behind the camera.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 2/24/2014, 9:55 AM
Just heard about this at work. Sad news.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 2/24/2014, 9:56 AM
REST IN PEACE :(
RobotRooster
RobotRooster - 2/24/2014, 9:56 AM
Very sad. He made some great movies.
Odin
Odin - 2/24/2014, 9:56 AM
Knightrider
Knightrider - 2/24/2014, 9:56 AM
Aww man. That is sad news. Please just stop any plans for a 3rd movie, don't disrespect the actor and character by doing something silly like Egon Jr.

Well, RIP, I hope they have unlicensed nuclear reactors wherever you are.
Pasto
Pasto - 2/24/2014, 9:56 AM
He did his duty. He's earned his rest. R.I.P
FoxForce5
FoxForce5 - 2/24/2014, 9:57 AM
What?! NOooooooo! Very sad news and a creative voice that will be missed!
Chekkarma
Chekkarma - 2/24/2014, 9:57 AM
RIP Harold Ramis...Sad day indeed.
ForMeToPoopOn
ForMeToPoopOn - 2/24/2014, 9:59 AM
A great talent.

Between this and Murray not wanting to participate, I hope that this means the end to any discussion of another Ghostbusters movie.

May both he and the franchise rest in peace.
TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 2/24/2014, 10:00 AM
RIP

Mr. Ramis
Minty
Minty - 2/24/2014, 10:02 AM
RIP Mr Ramis, Groundhog Day was a truly fantastic movie
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