It's my sad duty to announce (per EW) that Richard Donner, who directed those films along with The Goonies and Lethal Weapon, passed away at age 91
Long before superhero films took over the industry and fans clamored for the Snyder Cut, Donner had a bit of experience with both. He directed the original Superman film, starring Christopher Reeve. The film would spawn a number of sequels, but a dispute among Superman II's producers eventually led to him being uncredited and leaving the film, although much of his work stayed in the finished product. Eventually, in 2006, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut was released.
Donner's production company confirmed the news of his passing to EW, however a cause of death was not given.
Rest In (Super) Power, Mr. Donner. You made us all believe a man could fly.
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