'Entertainment Tonight' creator dies at 80

HONOLULU (AP) - November 30, 2010

His publicist, Kristin Jackson, says Masini died Monday in the Hawaii city, where he has lived for years.

Masini is survived by his wife, Charlyn Honda Masini, and his sister Melba Marvinny.

In a statement to Hawaii News Now, Charlyn Honda Masini described her husband as a "humble, sweet, lovable person." She added that he loved Hawaii and its people.

In a separate statement, actress and longtime friend Carol Burnett said she was very sorry to hear of Al Masini's death. She called him a "talented producer and a fine man."

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