Ivan Reitman, Director of Ghostbusters, Dead at 75

[Tsing]

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Ivan Reitman, the brilliant director behind unforgettable action/thriller/comedies such as Ghostbusters, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop, has passed away at the age of 75.



Reitman’s passing was confirmed by his family today, who told the AP that he died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California, on Saturday night. His death has prompted a storm of tweets from his friends and colleagues, many of whom have praised him as a legend who directed some of the greatest comedies of all time.



I’m in absolute shock. I had the honor of working so closely with Ivan and it was always such a learning experience. He directed some of my favorite comedies of all time. All of us in comedy owe him so very much. Thank you for everything, Ivan. Truly. https://t.co/SGnI7OcT9s— Paul Feig (@paulfeig)...

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[Grimlakin]

Hats off to you sir. You championed a fun body of work I've always enjoyed.