Jon Landau, a famous movie producer known for 'Titanic' and 'Avatar,' died on Friday. He was 63 years old. Landau had cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie. He also had siblings Tina, Kathy, and Les.
Landau was from Brooklyn, New York. He worked closely with director James Cameron. Together, they made big movies like 'Titanic,' 'Avatar,' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' These movies made a lot of money.
Landau was the chief operating officer at Lightstorm Entertainment, James Cameron's company. They made movies like 'Solaris' and 'Alita: Battle Angel.' They were also working on more 'Avatar' movies.
Before working with Cameron, Landau was the executive vice president at 20th Century Fox. He helped make movies like 'Die Hard 2,' 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and 'Power Rangers.'
'Titanic,' made in 1997, was a big moment in Landau's career.
The movie won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, and made
over $1 billion.
Many people are sad about Landau's death. Frances Fisher, a star from 'Titanic,' said on social media, "Rest in Power Jon." John Bergman from Disney Entertainment called Landau a visionary. Filmmakers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who worked on 'Avatar,' said Landau was a great friend and collaborator.
Landau's work and passion for movies will be remembered. He inspired many people in the film industry and will be missed deeply.
