“Comedy legend Jim Abrahams, the mastermind behind Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Ruthless People, Top Secret and more, has passed away at 80,” an X post reads. “Known for redefining comedy with the Zucker brothers, his work brought laughter to millions. RIP to a true genius of zany humour.”

Jim Abrahams, who along with Jerry and David Zucker made up the filmmaking trio behind the spoof comedies 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' has died at 80.

The screenwriting team of Mr. Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker often cast veteran dramatic actors in their seriously silly movies.

Jim Abrahams, writer-director of "Airplane!," "Police Squad!" and the third leg of the Zucker Brothers trio that brought zany/deadpan comedy to screens and infinite dialogue references among the millions of friends who saw them,

Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who helped create comedy classics such as “Airplane!,” the “Naked Gun” movies, and the TV series “Police Squad!” has died. He was 80. Abrahams passed away of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Monica,