Actor Rick Ducommun Dead From Unknown Causes

MStars News has learned that actor Rick Ducommun has died at the age of 63. According to Movie Pilot, Ducommun died from unknown causes.

UPDATE: According to USA Today, Rick's brother, Peter Ducommun revealed that his brother passed away on June 12 at a Vancouver, British Columbia, hospital after suffering from complications from diabetes.

The actor and comedian was best known for his roles in Groundhog Day, The 'Burbs, and Little Monsters. Rick also starred in films like, Spaceballs, Die Hard, The Hunt For Red October, The Last Boy Scout, Last Action Hero, Blank Check and Scary Movie.

Media outlets first learned of Rick's passing by Director Joe Dante tweeted.

RIP Rick Ducommun. pic.twitter.com/52J5wKXToU

— Joe Dante (@joe_dante) June 18, 2015

Relatively unknown standup comic Rick Ducommon beat out SCTV’s Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis for the part of @tomhanks' paranoid neighbor. — Joe Dante (@joe_dante) June 18, 2015

And knocked it out of the park.

— Joe Dante (@joe_dante) June 18, 2015

Lots of the funniest stuff he says was totally ad libbed. A very funny guy who favored me with a cameo in GREMLINS 2. Too young to go! — Joe Dante (@joe_dante) June 18, 2015

The clip below highlights Ducommun's work in the hit 1989 movie, The 'Burbs. Ducommun starred alongside Tom Hanks. 

Fans of Rick remembered the comedian star for the laughs he brought into their household, and some of his best films. Check out some of the tweets mourners provided via Twitter.

@bearmccreary @RickDucommun Don't drive on the railroad tracks! pic.twitter.com/MOf2Ebvdsx — Karen Hagan (@MoviesUNLTDgirl) June 18, 2015

@RickDucommun had a nice hand in making my childhood a happier place. RIP. Great comic. — keithmoore (@bdemon1) June 18, 2015

@bearmccreary @RickDucommun Aww, that's really sad! I grew-up in the 80s, so I'm very familiar with his work, especially The 'Burbs! R.I.P. — John Wells (@JohnWMentor) June 18, 2015

@bearmccreary @RickDucommun Loved him in The Burbs - one of the 'funniest' movies ever. His character - classic! — Beth Outlander (@Btlewisva) June 18, 2015

@Corey_Feldman @joe_dante So Sad Rick Ducommun was a great actor. The Burb's will always be my favorite. #RIP #RickDucommun — Gordon (@blackdog24) June 18, 2015

So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of #RickDucommun. He was a great actor & director and I always thought he did such an amazing job. — álainn (@realta_shining) June 18, 2015

One fan even prayed that the news was a death hoax, but it does not appear to be a hoax at all.

This @RickDucommun news is a hoax, right? Please let it be a sick joke. Rest in peace. #RIPRickDucommun — Steve Moulton (@SteveInNoHowood) June 18, 2015

R.I.P #RickDucommun "black masses Ray" #blackmasses #TheFatOne :( — Bill Skins Fifth... (@walzodiac) June 18, 2015

Another talented star who recently passed away was Goonies actress, Mary Ellen Trainor. MStars News previously reported that Trainor lost her battle with pancreatic cancer.

RIP.

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