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James Cameron, Kate Winslet + others mourn Jon Landau: Oscar-winning 'Titanic' producer dead at 63
By Stephen Iervolino,
8 hours ago
Jon Landau , the affable Oscar winning producer of Titanic , and a decades-long collaborator with that landmark film's director James Cameron , has died at 63.
Landau, who also worked with Cameron on the blockbuster Avatar franchise, as well as films produced by the filmmaker, including Robert Rodriguez ' Alita: Battle Angel , died Friday, July 5.
In a statement to Deadline , Cameron said, "The Avatar family grieves the loss of our friend and leader, Jon Landau. His zany humor, personal magnetism, great generosity of spirit and fierce will have held the center of our Avatar universe for almost two decades."
Cameron continued, "His legacy is not just the films he produced, but the personal example he set — indomitable, caring, inclusive, tireless, insightful and utterly unique. He produced great films, not by wielding power but by spreading warmth and the joy of making cinema. He inspired us all to be and to bring our best, every day. I have lost a dear friend, and my closest collaborator of 31 years."
He concluded, "A part of myself has been torn away."
Oscar winner Kate Winslet , who worked with Landau on both Titanic and the Avatar sequels, including The Way of Water , told the trade Landau was "the kindest and best of men ... rich with compassion and exceptional at supporting and nurturing teams of phenomenal creative people." She added, "His strength in life was knowing the importance of family, at home and at work."
Another Avatar alumna, Zoe Saldaña , remembered Landau in an emotional Instagram post , saying, in part, "You are leaving us too soon ... The memories we shared together will always hold a special place in my heart." Saldaña added his "legacy will continue to inspire us," and he "will be deeply missed."
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