Author of iconic Hollywood comedies Jim Abrahams has died in his 81st year of life

At the age of 80, the creator of the cult Hollywood comedies "Aeroplane" and "The Naked Gun" Jim Abrahams died. About it on Tuesday, November 26, reports the publication The Hollywood Reporter.

Abrahams died at his home in Santa Monica, his son reported.

Abrahams took part in the creation of more than 20 famous films, including the cult comedies "Aeroplane!" and "The Naked Gun," he also had a hand in the "Very Scary Movie" films and created the stand-alone "Hotheads" dilemma.

In recent years, Abrahams has focused a lot on philanthropy.