Unfortunately, it seems the onslaught of famous people dying continues, but unlike most, this one hits a little harder than most. I just learned that Ivan Reitman died on the 12th at 75 years of age.
This one hits harder than most because, unlike all the other fandoms I had growing up (ie. Star Wars and Star Trek), the Ghostbusters franchise still had it's missteps, but still tried to not only do right by the fans, but general audiences with the last movie, and was very good. So far, fans don't seem to be getting the middle finger from that franchise anymore, unlike the others I mention, who are still actively extending it.
Even if you aren't a Ghostbusters fan, there's plenty of other prolific movies he has been a part of: Stripes, Space Jam, Heavy Metal, Up In The Air, Evolution, Beethoven, Kindergarten Cop, Twins, and Animal House. I'm sure between all of those, everyone will find at least one or more to love in that list.
So my condolences to Jason Reitman and the rest of the family, as they (and audiences) lost one of the great ones in Hollywood.
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