John Landau passed away at the age of 63: memory of a great producer
8 july 2024 в 20:37
Jon Landau passed away at the age of 63.
According to a Disney journalist, Landau passed away on Friday, July 5, after a 16-month battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by his son Jamie Landau to The Hollywood Reporter. Soon after, other people expressed their condolences and reflections on the achievements of the film producer.
Jon’s sister, Tina Landau, expressed her sorrow at the loss of her brother on social media.
«The best brother a girl could dream of — my brother Jon — has passed away. My heart is broken, but also filled with pride and gratitude for his amazing life, love, and gifts he gave to me — and everyone who knew him or his films».
Jon was born on July 23, 1960 in New York and was the son of Manhattan theater owners and producers Eli and Edie Landau. In the early 80s, Jon began his career as a production assistant and supervisor. He produced films such as «Honey, I Shrunk the Kids» (1989) and «Dick Tracy» (1990) before working for about five years as an executive producer at Fox, where he oversaw the production of films like «Die Hard 2» (1990), «The Last of the Mohicans» (1992), «Mrs. Doubtfire» (1993), and «True Lies» (1994).
After this work, he worked as an executive vice president at the studio. In 1997, he and Cameron released the film «Titanic», - which became the highest-grossing film of that time and won an Oscar for Best Picture.
After the success of the film, Jon joined Cameron’s company, Lightstorm Entertainment, where he worked for over 30 years. Jon worked on two of the highest-grossing films of all time — «Avatar» and «Avatar: The Way of Water».
James Cameron, a prominent production partner of Jon’s, also expressed his condolences at the loss of his close friend.
«The 'Avatar' family mourns the loss of our friend and leader, Jon Landau. His crazy humor, personal magnetism, generosity, and steadfast will were the center of our 'Avatar' universe for almost two decades».
«His legacy is not only the films he produced, but the personal example he set — irrepressible, caring, inclusive, tireless, insightful, and absolutely unique. He made great films not by authority, but by spreading the warmth and joy of filmmaking. He inspired us all to be and bring our best every day», - Cameron said. «I have lost a dear friend and my closest collaborator for 31 years. A part of me has been torn away».
Jon is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Julie Landau, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodi
According to a Disney journalist, Landau passed away on Friday, July 5, after a 16-month battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by his son Jamie Landau to The Hollywood Reporter. Soon after, other people expressed their condolences and reflections on the achievements of the film producer.
Jon’s sister, Tina Landau, expressed her sorrow at the loss of her brother on social media.
«The best brother a girl could dream of — my brother Jon — has passed away. My heart is broken, but also filled with pride and gratitude for his amazing life, love, and gifts he gave to me — and everyone who knew him or his films».
Jon was born on July 23, 1960 in New York and was the son of Manhattan theater owners and producers Eli and Edie Landau. In the early 80s, Jon began his career as a production assistant and supervisor. He produced films such as «Honey, I Shrunk the Kids» (1989) and «Dick Tracy» (1990) before working for about five years as an executive producer at Fox, where he oversaw the production of films like «Die Hard 2» (1990), «The Last of the Mohicans» (1992), «Mrs. Doubtfire» (1993), and «True Lies» (1994).
After this work, he worked as an executive vice president at the studio. In 1997, he and Cameron released the film «Titanic», - which became the highest-grossing film of that time and won an Oscar for Best Picture.
After the success of the film, Jon joined Cameron’s company, Lightstorm Entertainment, where he worked for over 30 years. Jon worked on two of the highest-grossing films of all time — «Avatar» and «Avatar: The Way of Water».
James Cameron, a prominent production partner of Jon’s, also expressed his condolences at the loss of his close friend.
«The 'Avatar' family mourns the loss of our friend and leader, Jon Landau. His crazy humor, personal magnetism, generosity, and steadfast will were the center of our 'Avatar' universe for almost two decades».
«His legacy is not only the films he produced, but the personal example he set — irrepressible, caring, inclusive, tireless, insightful, and absolutely unique. He made great films not by authority, but by spreading the warmth and joy of filmmaking. He inspired us all to be and bring our best every day», - Cameron said. «I have lost a dear friend and my closest collaborator for 31 years. A part of me has been torn away».
Jon is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Julie Landau, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodi
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