Richard Donner, the famed film director behind ‘the Goonies’ and ‘Lethal Weapon,’ has now died at the age of 91.
As Fox News reports:
Richard Donner, an esteemed Hollywood director and producer known for his films such as the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, “The Goonies” and the original “Superman,” has died. He was 91.
Fox News confirmed through his rep and production company that Donner died Monday. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Born Richard Donald Schwartzberg in the Bronx, Donner attended junior college before landing at the famed NYU, where he majored in business and theater.
He was an actor to start but fell in love with the art of storytelling and moved behind the camera, cutting his chops on series such as “Wanted: Dead or Alive,” “The Twilight Zone,” “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and “The Fugitive.”
Richard Donner knew how to take a familiar movie genre and reinvent it with his signature blend of action, comedy and heart. "Superman," "Goonies," "Lethal Weapon," "Scrooged," "Maverick" – his characters became touchstones for generations of film fans. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/TgmmrLzu4B
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) July 6, 2021
Donner is survived by his wife Lauren Shuler Donner.
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Rest in PEACE! Mr. Donner
He did great work. He will be missed. RIP