Obituary of Richard Donner

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:

Lauren Shuler Donner (married 1985-2021, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: July 05 2021 at age 91
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease

Category Tags:

Film Director American 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.