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Jim Abrahams Dies: ‘Airplane!’, ‘Naked Gun’ & ‘Police Squad!’ Writer-Director Was 80

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Legendary comedy writer-director Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and Police Squad!, dies at 80, leaving behind an irreverent, genre-defining legacy.
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  • Abrahams, along with the Zucker brothers, crafted some of the most iconic and influential comedies of the 1980s, pioneering a unique style of rapid-fire gags and absurdist humor that has inspired generations of filmmakers.
  • Despite his renowned success, Abrahams remained a private figure, preferring to let his work speak for itself - his passing is a major loss for the comedy community, which will long feel the impact of his trailblazing achievements.
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Jim Abrahams, Naked Gun, Police Squad!, Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Police Squad!
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