Obituary of Howard Deutch

Howard Deutch

Howard Deutch (born September 14th, 1950 in New York City, New York) was a Film Director who was arguably best known for being the director of the popular 1980s film "Pretty in Pink". Howard died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a yet undisclosed illness (possibly pancreas).

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Howard Deutch Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Deutch, Howard
Common Name: Howard Deutch
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: September 14, 1950
Age: 75
Also Known As: Howie
Occupation: Film Director

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Howard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Howard Roy Deutch
Father: Murray Deutch
Mother: Pamela Deutch (née Wolkowitz)
Spouse/Partner:

Lea Thompson (married 1989-present)

Daughter(s):

Madeline Deutch (born 1991)
Zoey Deutch (born November 10, 1994)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Director American Born on September 14th Born in 1950 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"[In a 1987 magazine interview] I have a theory that peer pressure doesn't end with high school. It may be more glaring there because the groups are so distinct socially; but it doesn't let up as you get older. There's pressure in any business to choose a safe project, to go with the group. In corporations, there's pressure to be seen with the right people; to eat in the right restaurants; at all costs to avoid the smell of failure. A case in point was the pressure on me to choose a 'safer' title than "Pretty in Pink." You constantly have to fight to keep everything from being reduced to the lowest common denominator. Standing on your own is not a thing that ends in high school." (IMDB)

"Howard Deutch was an American journalist and author who died in 1990 after a long and successful career in journalism. (V)"

"Deutch's legacy will forever live on through his impactful work in the film industry, leaving behind a trail of inspiration and admiration for generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Howard Deutch still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.