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 from natural causes at his home in Santa Monica. His son confirmed the news on Tuesday. Abrahams, along with brothers Jerry and David Zucker, helped define the spoof comedy genre in the 1980s. Their film "Airplane!" became a major success, grossing $83.5 million and earning critical acclaim. In addition to his film work, Abrahams founded the Charlie Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies in 1994 to support epilepsy treatment. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.