Obituary of Richard Donner

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Richard Donner

Richard Donner (born April 24th, 1930 in The Bronx, New York) was a Film Director who was best known for directing the movie "Superman" in 1978. Richard died on July 5th, 2021 and his death was mainly because cardiopulmonary failure caused by arteriosclerosis.. He was 91 years old when he passed away.

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Richard Donner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Donner, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Donner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 24, 1930
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dicky Donner, Dick
    • Occupation: Film Director
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Cyan (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Donald Schwartzberg
    • Father: Fred Schwartzberg
    • Mother: Hattie Schwartzberg
    • Sister(s):
      • Joan Schwartzberg
    • Spouse/Partner:

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film DirectorAmerican Born on April 24th Born in 1930 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 91 Died from Cardiovascular disease

Quotable Quotes:

"I wanted to retain my individuality. I was afraid of being hampered by studio policies. I knew if someone else got control, I would be restrained."

"[acknowledging Geoffrey Unsworth for developing the photography process that made the flying scenes in Superman (1978) possible] If it hadn't been for Geoffrey Unsworth, we wouldn't have had a movie." (IMDB)

"Watching television is like taking black spray paint to your third eye."

"Richard Donner lived a remarkable life, full of creativity and passion, leaving an unforgettable legacy for future generations to enjoy. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Donner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Richard Donner at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-03 00:43:04
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