Dan Aykroyd leads tributes to Harold Ramis

By Tribute News on February 25, 2014 | 1 Comment


Harold Ramis Dan Aykroyd has led tributes to his Ghostbusters co-star Harold Ramis.  Actor, director and writer Harold passed away earlier this morning and Dan - who co-wrote as well as starred in both Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II with him - led condolences. He said in an email message: ''Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my brilliant, gifted, funny friend, co-writer/performer and teacher Harold Ramis. May he now get the answers he was always seeking.'' Ivan Reitman, director of the two movies, also paid tribute, saying: ''The world has lost a wonderful, truly original, comedy voice with the passing of Harold Ramis. He possessed the most agile mind I've ever witnessed. He always had the clearest sense of what was funny and how to create something in a new clever way ... Harold had an extraordinary impact on my career and I loved him like a brother.'' Harold worked on many other films as writer and director in his career including Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, Analyze This and Animal House, making a huge impact in Hollywood.  Billy Crystal wrote on Twitter: ''Sad to hear my friend Harold Ramis passed away. A brilliant, funny, actor and director. A wonderful husband and dad. Big loss to us all.'' Steve Martin tweeted: ''So sorry to hear about the death of Harold Ramis, a comedy master. Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and more.'' Film director Ron Howard also paid tribute, saying: ''Harold Ramis RIP. no one could ever top him in terms of somehow being Cool & off-the-charts creative and incredibly kind & gracious. (sic)'' Some of Harold's last work was directing episodes of the US version of The Office, prompting one of the show's stars, Rainn Wilson to write: ''Was honored to have gotten to work with Harold Ramis, the Buddha of Comedy. Brilliant, humble, radiant. We've lost an icon.'' Another one of the show's former stars, Steve Carell, wrote: ''Harold Ramis. Funny, gracious, kind hearted. A joy to have known you.'' Harold is survived by his wife, Erica Mann Ramis, their two sons, Julian and Daniel as well as his daughter, Violet Ramis, with former spouse Anne Plotkin.

Comments & Discussion

  1. my hubby and i have on quite a lot of Erckson Beamon, Which is yet another jewellery employer having rhode island.


Join The Conversation:


Similar Articles

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire debuts in top spot at weekend box office

March 24, 2024 | Leave a Comment

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire takes the top spot in weekend box office when it brings the new and old teams together to defeat their greatest challenge yet.


Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire features originals: movie review

March 21, 2024 | 1 Comment

The original Ghostbusters come to the aid of the new Ghostbusters in this entertaining romp that finds them facing their most terrifying spirit to date.


Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel scheduled to release in 2023

June 28, 2022 | Leave a Comment

The “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” sequel is set to release on December 20, 2023, and will take place in the original Ghostbusters’ “home” of New York City.


 Change Location