Ivan Reitman comes to the Opening Night of Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood on Sept. 12, 2019 in Universal City, California.
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Ivan Reitman, famous director and producer of the initial Ghostbusters films, has actually died at 75. Reitman died in his sleep at his house in Montecito, California, on Saturday, his household validated to the Associated Press. The cause of death was not released.
” Our family is grieving the unforeseen loss of a hubby, grandfather, and dad who taught us to constantly look for the magic in life,” his children, director Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman stated by means of a joint statement.” We bask that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to many others around the globe. While we mourn privately, we hope those who understood him through his films will remember him constantly.” Reitman was famous for directing 1984s Ghostbusters and its 1989 follow up. The initial movie affected popular culture for years to come, its outfits appearing in Stranger Things, and its style tune apparent. It was so successful it generated a franchise, including the 2016 reboot of the very same name and 2021s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, directed by Reitmans child, Jason.Reitman was likewise understood for directing Stripes (1981 ), Twins (1988) and Kindergarten Cop (1990 ).
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Ivan Reitman, famous director and producer of the original Ghostbusters movies, has actually died at 75. Reitman passed away in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California, on Saturday, his household verified to the Associated Press. It was so successful it spawned a franchise, consisting of the 2016 reboot of the same name and 2021s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, directed by Reitmans boy, Jason.Reitman was also known for directing Stripes (1981 ), Twins (1988) and Kindergarten Cop (1990 ).