Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer known for his collaborations with director James Cameron on “Titanic” and the “Avatar” series, has passed away at the age of 63.
Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chairman, announced Landau’s death in a statement on Saturday, though no cause of death was provided.
“Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on the big screen. His remarkable contributions to the film industry have left an indelible mark, and he will be profoundly missed. He was an iconic and successful producer, yet an even better person—a true force of nature who inspired all around him,” Bergman said.
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Landau began his career in the 1980s as a production manager, steadily ascending to a producer role on James Cameron’s monumental film, “Titanic,” which became the first movie to surpass $1 billion in global box office earnings and won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture.
“I can’t act and I can’t compose and I can’t do visual effects. I guess that’s why I’m producing,” Landau humorously remarked while accepting the award with Cameron.
His partnership with Cameron continued with the groundbreaking “Avatar,” a sci-fi epic that broke box office records and remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Landau played a crucial role in the “Avatar” franchise, overseeing its development and defending its ambitious sequels.
Jon Landau is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Julie, and their sons, Jamie and Jodie.
