S. Griffin
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Post by S. Griffin on Aug 30, 2015 21:10:40 GMT -5
His people released the following statement this evening:
"It is with deep sadness we inform you that Wes Craven passed away at 1PM on Sunday, August 30 after battling brain cancer. He was 76 years old. Craven was surrounded by love, in the presence of his family at his Los Angeles home.
Craven is survived by his wife, producer and former Disney Studios VP Iya Labunka, older sister Carol Buhrow, son Jonathan Craven with wife Rachel Craven and their two sons Miles and Max; daughter Jessica Craven with husband Mike Wodkowski and their daughter Myra-Jean Wodkowski; and Wes’ stepdaughter Nina Tarnawksy. Craven was predeceased by his parents Paul Eugene Craven, a machinist who passed away when Wes was 5 years old, his mother Caroline, a bookkeeper; and his older brother Paul James Craven.
One of the most prolific filmmakers of all time, Craven was also a nature lover and committed bird conservationist, serving as a long-time member of the Audubon California Board of Directors. He was born in Cleveland, OH on August 2nd, 1939. Craven was a longtime summer resident of Martha’s Vineyard where he moved permanently 3 years ago before returning to Los Angeles for work and health reasons.
In addition Craven continued to be active as a mentor and producer to newer filmmakers, and is an Executive Producer of the upcoming feature film “The Girl in the Photographs” which will premiere at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival."
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okcomputer
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Post by okcomputer on Aug 30, 2015 21:13:33 GMT -5
Just saw this on Twitter. I didn't even know he was sick.
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Post by razkazz on Aug 31, 2015 12:09:43 GMT -5
That's unexpected. I feel bad as a horror fan that I've never been as rabid of a fan of his as most, but I've still enjoyed his movies over the years. I really need to see the original The Hills Have Eyes.
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NecroDragon
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Post by NecroDragon on Sept 2, 2015 19:33:52 GMT -5
RIP As a kid, he was one of my favorite directors.
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Post by SteveMcQueen36 on Sept 5, 2015 23:57:00 GMT -5
I am so sad about this. He had some amazing movies. Scream of course but also Last House on the Left, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Shocker, and Swamp Thing are all memorable. I am not even talking about the biggest horror movie of all time A Nightmare on Elm Street.
2015 is a bad year for 80's kids.
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