Obituary of Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman (born October 19th, 1977 in Montreal, Quebec) was a Film Director who was best known for making the movie "Thank You for Smoking". Jason died on January 23rd, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an unusual infection.

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Jason Reitman Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Reitman, Jason
Common Name: Jason Reitman
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Birth Date: October 19, 1977
Age: 48
Also Known As: Jay
Occupation: Film Director

Nationality: Canadian
Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

Jason's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jason R. Reitman
Father: Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946-died February 12, 2022)
Mother: Geneviève Robert
Sister(s):

Catherine Reitman (born April 28, 1981)
Caroline Reitman (born 1969)

Spouse/Partner:

Michele Lee (married 5 September 2004-divorced 2014)

Daughter(s):

Josie Reitman (born 2006)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Director Canadian Born on October 19th Born in 1977 Born in Quebec

Quotable Quotes:

"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us."

"Being the son of a filmmaker, you are aware of a career as a director. You don't think of it as just movies, but as a life. I couldn't help but wonder how my life was going to go ... One film does not make a career." (IMDB)

"Jason Reitman was the co-director of Ghostbusters and its sequels. He was also an actor and author. He died of leukemia in 2001 at the age of 56. (V)"

"Jason Reitman lived an exceptional life defined by his passion for storytelling and his talent for creating thought-provoking films that resonated with audiences. Although he may no longer be with us, his legacy and impact on the film industry will continue to live on. (V)"

"Jason Reitman was a highly acclaimed filmmaker and producer known for his masterful storytelling and unique vision, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry before his untimely passing. (V)"

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