Ivan Reitman, director of ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Stripes’ dead at 75

Jennifer Garner penned a moving tribute to someone very special on Tuesday, when she mourned the loss of film director, Ivan Reitman. The Ghostbusters producer died at the age of 75 and Jennifer remembered what a wonderful man he was with a heartbreaking message. MORE: Jennifer Garner celebrates special birthday with memorable before-and-after photos The mom-of-three knew the celebrated man behind the likes of Stripes and Kindergarten Cop on both a professional and personal level and said she was pained that she didn't seize the opportunity to see him before he passed away. WATCH: Stars gone too soon Alongside a photo with Ivan, Jennifer wrote a lengthy note, which read: "I loved Ivan Reitman. As a director, Ivan had such an astute eye he noticed every thought crossing my mind in every take. "He would rush in with so many notes and ideas my brain would explode trying to keep track and execute – getting a laugh or good job from Ivan equaled Day Made.

has died. He was 74.O'Rourke died Tuesday morning following a battle with lung cancer, his publisher, Grove Atlantic, confirmed to .The conservative-leaning humorist and political journalist's accomplished career began in 1973, when he began writing for National Lampoon, where he ended up becoming editor-in-chief.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the death of his friend, Ivan Reitman. The Czechoslovak-born Canadian film and television director, producer and screenwriter died ‘unexpectedly’ in his California home Saturday night at age 75. The Ghostbusters director and actor worked together on Twins, Junior, and Kindergarten Cop.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has paid tribute to Ivan Reitman, describing him as “comedy royalty,” following the director’s death age 75. The former bodybuilder and actor said Reitman was a “mensch” – meaning a person of honour and integrity – and that he had a way of “making himself a part of your story”.

Dan Aykroyd, 69, is speaking out after the devastating death of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman. The actor, who was one of the cast members of the original 1984 supernatural comedy film about ghost hunters, released a statement on Twitter about the iconic creator, who died at the age of 75 on Feb. 12.

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Dan Aykroyd, who not only played the role of the brilliant Dr. Raymond Stantz in Ghostbusters, but was a creative force behind the supernatural comedy blockbusters as well, expressed his sympathies today about Ivan Reitman’s death.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife, has paid tribute to his late father Ivan Reitman.The filmmaker, known for directing films like Ghostbusters and Kindergarten Cop, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday (February 12) at his home in Montecito, California.Posting on Twitter, Ivan’s son Jason wrote: “I’ve lost my hero. All I want is the chance to tell my father one more story. He came from a family of survivors and turned his legacy into laughter.“Thank you for the kind messages.

van Reitman who passed away at the age of 75. Reitman was best known for directing the first two Ghostbusters movies, and producing the more recent entries of the franchise. But Reitman has been a huge part of Hollywood for decades, and so a lot of people are remembering Reitman, not just those from inside the Ghostbusters franchise.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, penned a heartfelt tribute to director and producer Ivan Reitman, calling his late friend a 'legend' in a sad social media post on Monday.Reitman, who directed the Austrian star in films like Kindergarten Cop, Junior and Twins, died 'unexpectedly' at his California home on Sunday night at the age of 75.In his statement, a 'devastated' Arnold credited Reitman with helping transform his career by taking a chance on the action star and casting him in comedies. Rest in peace:Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, penned a heartfelt tribute to director and producer Ivan Reitman, calling his late friend a 'legend' in a sad social media post on Monday'In Hollywood, he was bigger than life.

Jason Reitman is paying tribute to his father.

Jason Reitman is opening up about his father, Ivan Reitman, who sadly passed away over the weekend.

Jason Reitman, who directed the 2021 Ghostbuster: Afterlife in keeping with family tradition, honored his late father, original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, today, tweeting, “I’ve lost my hero.”

Yesterday, the world found out that legendary filmmaker, Ivan Reitman passed away at the age of 75. The filmmaker behind some of the most iconic comedies of all time, including “Ghostbusters,” “Stripes,” and “Kindergarten Cop” (I’ll fight you about that last one), touched millions with his work over the decades.

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Ivan Reitman was a filmmaker who directed movies including “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes.”This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.

died on Sunday at the age of 75 in his sleep.Hollywood took to Twitter to express their love and condolences for the late “Ghostbusters” filmmaker.“A legend. The number of great movies he made is absurd,” “Eternals” star Kumail Nanjiani wrote. “RIP… ‘Ghostbusters’ is my first favorite movie ever.”Paul Feig, director of the 2016 “Ghostbusters” remake, penned, “I’m in absolute shock.

Ghostbusters and Kindergarten Cop, has died at the age of 75.According to Reitman’s family, the filmmaker and producer died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday (February 12) night at his home in Montecito, California.“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” Reitman’s children Jason, Catherine, and Caroline said in a joint statement.“We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always.”Ernie Hudson, who played Winston Zeddemore in the 1984 film, wrote on Twitter: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ivan’ Reitman.

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Ghostbusters, Animal House and Twins, has died, aged 75. His family said Reitman died peacefully at home on Saturday night in Montecito, California. No cause of death was given.