'Ghostbusters' Star and Writer Harold Ramis Dies at 69
Feb. 24, 2014
By MICHAEL ROTHMAN
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"Ghostbusters" star Harold Ramis has died at 69 years old, United Talent Agency confirmed to ABC News today.
Ramis was known as much for his off-screen work -- writing the "Ghostbusters" films, along with "Groundhog Day" and "Analyze This" -- as he was for playing Dr. Egon Spengler in front of the camera.
Ramis, a Chicago native, was surrounded by family when he died early this morning from complications of autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis, his wife Erica Mann Ramis told the Chicago Tribune.
His rare disease involved a swelling of the blood vessels and the report adds that his health issues began in 2010. His condition was so bad in the past, the actor/writer/director had to relearn to walk.
RIP Harold Ramis
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