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'Superman' film director Richard Donner dies at 91

Superman film director and producer Richard Donner passed away at 91 on Monday.

GNN Web Desk
Published 4 years ago on Jul 6th 2021, 5:37 pm
By Web Desk

Donner was known for a lengthy career in which he ushered through many blockbusters, including the original “Superman” film, “Goonies” and the Lethal Weapon franchise.

An attorney for Donner and a spokesperson for Warner Brothers confirmed his death.

Donner made his break with 1976′s “The Omen,” starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, according to Variety. He moved on to the first “Superman” and also produced “Free Willy” and “The Lost Boys.”

 

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