Ivan Reitman, a storied producer and director behind some of Hollywood's biggest comedies, has died, according to the CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group. He was 75.
Reitman was behind some of the 80s and 90s most enduring comedic films, including 1984's "Ghostbusters," which he produced and directed.
The movie was a major hit and launched a franchise that spanned decades, including last year's "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," directed by his son, Jason Reitman.
"Tonight, the lady with the torch weeps, as do all of us at Columbia, and film lovers around the world. Ivan Reitman was an inseparable part of this studio's legacy, but more than that he was a friend," Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, was quoted as saying in a tweet from the official "Ghostbusters" Twitter account.
"A great talent and an even finer man; he will be dearly missed. We send his family all our condolences."
Reitman was behind classics like "National Lampoon's Animal House" starring John Belushi, and "Stripes," starring Bill Murray, John Candy and Harold Ramis.
Reitman's directing credits also include "Twins," "Kindergarten Cop," and "Junior," all starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and "Dave," starring Kevin Kline.
He served as executive producer on 1992's family-friendly hit "Beethoven," its sequel, "Beethoven's 2nd," and the 1994 TV series featuring the beloved St. Bernard.
He also produced "Space Jam" in 1996, which saw NBA legend Michael Jordan teaming up with Bugs Bunny on the court, and the 2021 version starring LeBron James.
Reitman helped produce 2009's Oscar-nominated "Up In The Air," which starred George Clooney and Anna Kendrick and was co-written and directed by Jason Reitman.
CNN has reached out to Reitman's family for more information.
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