Jim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane and Naked Gun, dies at 80

Jim Abrahams, co-creator of iconic spoof comedies like *Airplane!* and *The Naked Gun*, has died at 80. His son confirmed that Abrahams passed away at his home in Santa Monica, California. Abrahams, along with brothers Jerry and David Zucker, developed a unique style of comedy featuring physical gags and clever wordplay. Their work began with the film *Kentucky Fried Movie* and gained fame with *Airplane!*, which parodied disaster films. Fans and fellow filmmakers have paid tribute to Abrahams on social media, sharing memorable scenes from his films. He also contributed to the *Naked Gun* series and directed other comedies like *Hot Shots!* and *Mafia!*.