Jim Abrahams Dead: Airplane, Naked Gun Comedy Icon Was 80

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• Abrahams co-founded the legendary filmmaking trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, whose zany slapstick comedies became cult classics and inspired generations of parody films.
• Despite his untimely passing, Abrahams' impact on the industry will live on, as his signature style of over-the-top, pun-filled humor cemented his place as a true comedic genius of his era.