Richard Donner Dies: ‘Superman’, ‘Lethal Weapon’ And ‘The Goonies’ Director Was 91

*Autbot_Benz* · 07-05-2021, 02:52 PM

Richard Donner, the prolific Hollywood director and producer whose helming credits include some of the most iconic movies of the 1970s and ’80s including the Christopher Reeve-starring Superman, The Goonies and the Mel Gibson-Danny Glover buddy cop series Lethal Weapon, has died. He was 91.

Donner died Monday, according to his wife, the producer Lauren Schuler Donner, and his business manager. No cause of death has been revealed.

The Bronx-born Donner started his career directing for television, like his film credits a laundry list of staple shows including Route 66, The Rifleman, The Twilight Zone, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Gilligan’s Island, Perry Mason and The Wild Wild West. After his debut feature, the 1968 crime comedy Salt & Pepper starring Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford, Donner segued to films full time with 1976’s spooky The Omen.

That led to 1978’s Superman, the original superhero movie that starred Reeve as the Man of Steel along with Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. The blockbuster with a budget of about $55 million grossed more than $300 million at the global box office.

https://deadline.com/2021/07/richard...or-1234786372/

*ZariusTwo* · 07-05-2021, 03:24 PM

The father of capekino

Cyndaquilfan123 · 07-05-2021, 03:43 PM

RIP to a filmmaking Legend.

*CyberCubed* · 07-05-2021, 04:00 PM

God it just keeps getting worse. Soon there will be no living legends left.

*sdp* · 07-05-2021, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

God it just keeps getting worse. Soon there will be no living legends left.

well 1980 is literally over 40 years ago, ancient times, the people making movies and shows during the 80s even if they had been in their late 20s would now be in their late 60s. That's IF they were in their 20s. Same with all those actors, they're going to be dropping like flies sooner rather than later, hell I think by the time the 2020s are over, the decade will cleanse pretty much all those directors and actors from that era.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-05-2021, 04:40 PM

Damn. And he was seriously still talking about Lethal Weapon 5 even a few months back. Now it really isn't ever happening.

*IMJ* · 07-05-2021, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Damn. And he was seriously still talking about Lethal Weapon 5 even a few months back. Now it really isn't ever happening.

-eh- They are doing Indy 5 without Spielberg... so.....

*triplexxx* · 07-05-2021, 08:08 PM

Richard truly was a legend, with many generations of nostaligic fans since his work spanned over decades, he sure had a pretty long life.

Apparently, his cousin Steve Kahan, who was cast in a number of his flicks, especially as Captain Ed Murphy in the Lethal Weapon series, passed away last year at 79, it just apparently didn't come to light until late last year 2024.

Enjoy heaven, Richard Donner & Steve Kahan, and thanks for all the entertainment you left us.

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Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,193	Richard Donner Dies: ‘Superman’, ‘Lethal Weapon’ And ‘The Goonies’ Director Was 91 Richard Donner, the prolific Hollywood director and producer whose helming credits include some of the most iconic movies of the 1970s and ’80s including the Christopher Reeve-starring Superman, The Goonies and the Mel Gibson-Danny Glover buddy cop series Lethal Weapon, has died. He was 91. Donner died Monday, according to his wife, the producer Lauren Schuler Donner, and his business manager. No cause of death has been revealed. The Bronx-born Donner started his career directing for television, like his film credits a laundry list of staple shows including Route 66, The Rifleman, The Twilight Zone, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Gilligan’s Island, Perry Mason and The Wild Wild West. After his debut feature, the 1968 crime comedy Salt & Pepper starring Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford, Donner segued to films full time with 1976’s spooky The Omen. That led to 1978’s Superman, the original superhero movie that starred Reeve as the Man of Steel along with Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. The blockbuster with a budget of about $55 million grossed more than $300 million at the global box office. https://deadline.com/2021/07/richard...or-1234786372/ __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

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triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,819	RIP Richard Donner & Steve Kahan Richard truly was a legend, with many generations of nostaligic fans since his work spanned over decades, he sure had a pretty long life. Apparently, his cousin Steve Kahan, who was cast in a number of his flicks, especially as Captain Ed Murphy in the Lethal Weapon series, passed away last year at 79, it just apparently didn't come to light until late last year 2024. Enjoy heaven, Richard Donner & Steve Kahan, and thanks for all the entertainment you left us. Last edited by triplexxx; 02-24-2025 at 12:06 AM.

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