LOS ANGELES – Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died.

Dom DeLuise, the portly actor-comedian whose affable nature made him a popular character actor for decades with movie and TV audiences as well as directors and fellow actors, has died. He was 75.

LOS ANGELES - Actor, comedian and chef Dom DeLuise has died, his son confirms. DeLuise died in Santa Monica Monday night surrounded by family, according to his son Michael DeLuise. He was 75.