Harold Ramis, 'Ghostbusters' Writer and Star, Passes Away at 69 (Videos)

February 26, 2021

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Prolific Comedy Writer Penned Some of the Most Iconic Movies of the Late 70's and 80's

Probably best known for writing and starring in the 1984 comedy hit, Ghostbusters, as Dr. Egon Spengler, Harold Ramis passed away today at age 69 after battling autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis since 2010. The Chicago native was with his family when he passed and is survived by his wife Erica, sons Julian and Daniel, daughter Violet and two grandchildren.

The impact of Ramis' work as a writer and director cannot be understated. He either wrote, co-wrote, directed and/or starred in some of the most influential comedies over the last 35 years. National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Stripes (1981), Caddyshack (1980), Ghostbusters (1984), and Groundhog Day (1993) became comedic cultural phenomenom for their wild but smartly written scripts that inspired current filmmakers like Judd Apatow, Adam McKay, Jay Roach, Peter Farrelly, and others. The humble Ramis also provided plenty of laughs as writer and performer for 'SCTV,' in the late 70's.

Few filmmakers have had a lasting indelible mark in comedy as Ramis. His brilliant work will live on.