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Amanda Mackey, Casting Director of ‘A League of Their Own,’ Dies at 70

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Amanda Mackey, the award winning casting director behind films such as “A League of Their Own” and “Smokin’ Aces” has died.

She was 70. “We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Casting Director Amanda Mackey. She was an inspiration to many in our field and everyone at CSA sends our condolences to her family and friends,” the Casting Society said in a statement.

Mackey was recognized by The Casting Society with an Artios Awards for both films. Her other credits include “Bad Moms,” “United 93,” “Ronin” and “The Hunt for Red October.”She received an Emmy nomination in 2014 for Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for “The Normal Heart” which she shared with casting partner Cathy Sandrich Gelfond.

Together Sandrich Gelfond and Mackey were among the most highly-regarded and sought-after casting directors in the industry.

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