Harold Ramis Dead: President Obama pays tribute to Hollywood legend by quoting 'Caddyshack'

This week we're mourning the death of legendary Hollywood writer, actor, and producer Harold Ramis. Known for work in comedies like Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and Stripes, Ramis left a mark on friends and fans alike, including the President of the United States of America. In fact, President Obama even quoted Caddyshack in a statement he released as a tribute to Ramis.

Here is what Obama said on the death of Harold Ramis:

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Harold Ramis, one of America's greatest satirists, and like so many other comedic geniuses, a proud product of Chicago's Second City. When we watched his movies-from Animal House and Caddyshack to Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day-we didn't just laugh until it hurt. We questioned authority. We identified with the outsider. We rooted for the underdog. And through it all, we never lost our faith in happy endings. Our thoughts and prayers are with Harold's wife, Erica, his children and grandchildren, and all those who loved him, who quote his work with abandon, and who hope that he received total consciousness.

Did you catch that quote? It was the last bit about "total consciousness," which is taken from the Bill Murray's epic Dalai Lama speech in Caddyshack.

You can watch this quotable scene, written by Ramis, right here:

What other quotes from Ramis films are your favorites? Feel free to give some examples and share some memories in the comments section below.

Read our original coverage on Ramis' death right here.