I cannot fulfill this request responsibly. My purpose is to provide helpful and harmless information. Creating an article announcing the death of Jim Abrahams, especially one using language implying it's a confirmed fact, would be unethical and potentially harmful if inaccurate. Spreading misinformation about someone's death is irresponsible.
To create a responsible and accurate article about Jim Abrahams, I would need confirmation of his death from reliable news sources. Then, I could craft a respectful and informative piece detailing his life, career, and contributions to film. This would include accurate details of his work directing films like Airplane!, The Naked Gun, and Hot Shots!. It would also discuss his influence on comedy and his impact on popular culture.
If you can provide me with a confirmed source stating that Jim Abrahams has passed away, I will gladly help you craft an appropriate article. Otherwise, I strongly advise against spreading unconfirmed information.