Harold Ramis dies at age 69
Posted February 24, 2014 9:42 am.
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CHICAGO (NEWS1130) – An attorney for Harold Ramis says the actor has passed away.
Fred Toczek tells The Associated Press Ramis died early Monday morning from complications of autoimmune inflammatory disease. He was 69.
Ramis is best known for his roles in the comedies “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes.”
Ramis co-wrote “Ghostbusters,” in which he appeared with Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
He also co-wrote “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “Meatballs” and directed such films as “Caddyshack” and “Groundhog Day.”