Hollywood has lost another piece of its classic comedic era. Ed Williams, the actor best remembered for his brilliantly straight-faced portrayal of eccentric lab scientist Ted Olsen in Police Squad! and The Naked Gun movies, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. He was 98. Williams was one of the few remaining cast members from The Naked Gun franchise — a beloved series that redefined slapstick for a modern audience and made Leslie Nielsen an icon of deadpan comedy. His death marks the quiet closing of another chapter in Hollywood’s golden generation of humor. The news was confirmed...
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