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Jorath Calar · 03-13-2005, 08:26 AM

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Nicole DeHuff of 'Meet the Parents,' other films, dead at 30

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - Actress Nicole DeHuff, who memorably took a volleyball in the face from Ben Stiller in the 2000 hit "Meet the Parents," has died of complications from pneumonia. She was 30.

DeHuff, who died Feb. 16, had twice visited a hospital shortly before her death but was sent home both times, a family friend said Friday. Her family did not intend to pursue any legal action related to DeHuff's care.

The actress also appeared in the films "Suspect Zero" and "See Arnold Run" and had a starring role in the recently completed movie "Unbeatable Harold," which was directed by her husband, Ari Palitz.

"Though the passing of my wife has many of the signs of a tragedy, her life was one of beauty and grace, a sense of wonder carried her through all of her days. The love of her family and friends was always in her heart, and is now part of her soul forever," her husband said in a statement.

"Meet the Parents" was DeHuff's first film. A bumbling Stiller, who is dating her sister, accidentally breaks her nose during a volleyball game on the eve of her wedding. The action is one of many that estrange Stiller from DeHuff's menacing father, played by Robert De Niro.

She had a regular role in the 2002 TV series "The Court" and appeared on such other shows as "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," "Dragnet," "The Practice" and "Monk."

The Oklahoma native earned a bachelor's degree in drama from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh before moving to Los Angeles.

Survivors include her husband and her parents, Michael and Patsie DeHuff of Shawnee, Okla. A scholarship fund has been established to help aspiring actors from the South and Midwest attend Carnegie Mellon University's Acting Conservatory.
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Thats just very sad to me, someone so young, talented (not to mention beautyful) dying in their prime of live because of someones incompetence.
The terrifying thing is that this probably happens many times a month but doesn't make the news because the people aren't (sort of) famous.

[ 03-13-2005, 08:29 AM: Message edited by: Jorath Calar ]

03-13-2005, 08:26 AM	#1
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Link ------------------- Nicole DeHuff of 'Meet the Parents,' other films, dead at 30 Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Actress Nicole DeHuff, who memorably took a volleyball in the face from Ben Stiller in the 2000 hit "Meet the Parents," has died of complications from pneumonia. She was 30. DeHuff, who died Feb. 16, had twice visited a hospital shortly before her death but was sent home both times, a family friend said Friday. Her family did not intend to pursue any legal action related to DeHuff's care. The actress also appeared in the films "Suspect Zero" and "See Arnold Run" and had a starring role in the recently completed movie "Unbeatable Harold," which was directed by her husband, Ari Palitz. "Though the passing of my wife has many of the signs of a tragedy, her life was one of beauty and grace, a sense of wonder carried her through all of her days. The love of her family and friends was always in her heart, and is now part of her soul forever," her husband said in a statement. "Meet the Parents" was DeHuff's first film. A bumbling Stiller, who is dating her sister, accidentally breaks her nose during a volleyball game on the eve of her wedding. The action is one of many that estrange Stiller from DeHuff's menacing father, played by Robert De Niro. She had a regular role in the 2002 TV series "The Court" and appeared on such other shows as "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," "Dragnet," "The Practice" and "Monk." The Oklahoma native earned a bachelor's degree in drama from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh before moving to Los Angeles. Survivors include her husband and her parents, Michael and Patsie DeHuff of Shawnee, Okla. A scholarship fund has been established to help aspiring actors from the South and Midwest attend Carnegie Mellon University's Acting Conservatory. -------------------- Thats just very sad to me, someone so young, talented (not to mention beautyful) dying in their prime of live because of someones incompetence. The terrifying thing is that this probably happens many times a month but doesn't make the news because the people aren't (sort of) famous. [ 03-13-2005, 08:29 AM: Message edited by: Jorath Calar ]