The "Area Jam" filmmaker died on Sunday on the age of 75 in his sleep.
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Superstar tributes are pouring in for late director Ivan Reitman, who died on Sunday on the age of 75 in his sleep.
Hollywood took to Twitter to precise their love and condolences for the late “Ghostbusters” director and “Animal Home” producer.
Reitman’s son, “Juno” and “Up within the Air” filmmaker Jason Reitman, was amongst those that paid homage on Monday.
“I’ve misplaced my hero. All I would like is the possibility to inform my father another story,” the four-time Oscar nominee, 44, wrote in an emotional tweet. “He got here from a household of survivors and turned his legacy into laughter. Thanks for the type messages. Get pleasure from his films and bear in mind his storytelling presents. Nothing would make him happier.”
“A legend. The variety of nice films he made is absurd,” “Eternals” star Kumail Nanjiani, 43, wrote. “RIP… ‘Ghostbusters’ is my first favourite film ever.”
Paul Feig, 55, director of the 2016 “Ghostbusters” remake, penned, “I’m in absolute shock. I had the honour of working so intently with Ivan and it was at all times such a studying expertise. He directed a few of my favourite comedies of all time. All of us in comedy owe him so very a lot. Thanks for every little thing, Ivan. Actually.”
Of the “Kindergarten Cop” director, songwriter Diane Warren, 65, stated, “Very very unhappy information. thank U for the flicks Ivan Reitman.”
Chicago Solar-Occasions reporter Richard Roeper, 62, added, “What an enormous loss. Solely met Ivan Reitman briefly right here and there, however I beloved his work, and I do know dozens of actors, writers, editors, et al., who revered the hell out of him.”
“I'm deeply saddened by the lack of Ivan’ Reitman. Actually an awesome man and filmmaker who I had honor and privilege of figuring out and dealing with. Deepest condolences to Jason and your complete household. Might he RIP,” “Ghostbusters star” Ernie Hudson, 76, wrote.
“Cobra Kai” author Jon Hurwitz, 44, chimed in with a listing of Reitman’s most iconic works. “‘Animal Home,’ ‘Meatballs,’ ‘Stripes,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Twins,’ ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ ‘Beethoven,’ ‘Dave,’ ‘Area Jam,’ ‘Personal Components,’ ‘Street Journey,’ ‘Previous Faculty.’ What a legacy of classics. Ivan Reitman was at all times variety and supportive when our paths crossed. My deepest condolences to his household. #RIP.”
“Opening night time of ‘Ghostbusters’ at UA Plainview was like a rock live performance. The place exploded with pleasure,” “Knocked Up” director Judd Apatow, 54, posted. “It was one of the vital memorable moments of my childhood. Ivan Reitman influenced every little thing all of us love about movie comedy. A real legend.”
Mindy Kaling, 42, wrote, “Ivan Reitman was old skool in one of the simplest ways, and type. I beloved working with him. It’s unhappy he’s gone, it makes me really feel older and like my childhood films are extra faraway than ever. RIP.”
“Street Journey” star Breckin Meyer, 47, recalled his personal experiences with Reitman, writing: “Ivan Reitman produced ‘Street Journey’ and there wasn’t, and nonetheless isn’t, a day that we forgot what a COMEDIC MASTER he was. Rising up on his work & THEN attending to work with him was a dream. He was encouraging, sensible and just about proper about every little thing. RIP Ivan and thanks.”
The Czechoslovak-born producer’s kids — Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman — revealed the information of his passing in a sorrowful assertion on Feb. 13. “Our household is grieving the sudden lack of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to at all times search the magic in life,” they stated.
They continued, “We take consolation that his work as a filmmaker introduced laughter and happiness to numerous others around the globe. Whereas we mourn privately, we hope those that knew him by his movies will bear in mind him at all times.”
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