RIP Alan Ladd Jr.

[StevenBills]

Without you, there would be no Star Wars. RIP.

Alan Ladd Jr., Who Greenlit ‘Star Wars’ and Produced ‘Braveheart,’ Dies at 84

Oscar-winning producer Alan Ladd Jr., who ushered in the “Star Wars” era of motion pictures, has died. He was 84.

variety.com

 

[Apollo]

Horrible news, Laddie greenlit almost all of our Iconic Favorites.

He greenlit ALL of mine......

 

[Mottrex]

He certainly took risks and had a good nose for the next big thing..
Just imagine how and what the world might have been without his input..
Rest In Peace..

 

[PoopaPapaPalps]

Really, the last of the those with that keen nose. I don't think someone like him will be coming round again. RIP

 

[Jaitea]

The man who took the risk with Star Wars, what a great person, thank you sir

J

 

[Psab keel]

Rest in peace Laddie. We need more people like him in Hollywood who are willing to take chances. I hate to imagine if Alan Ladd Jr. hadn't gone into movies. I don't think any of us would be here and connected if it weren't for his efforts. How fortunate we all are!

 

[StevenBills]

Sadly, we're getting to the time when the OG SW peeps are going to be aging out and passing away. Sad time indeed.

SB

 

[swgeek]

Thank you Mr Ladd for taking the risk with Star Wars and having the backbone to support it. Sad news.

 

[joberg]

Indeed...one of the last old school Studio exes Talking the talk and walking the walk with so many films that no-one wanted to touch at the time

 

[George]

Rest in Peace, Sir

 

[batguy]

RIP to another pivotal person in the 'Star Wars' story.

He made it to 84 years old. Lots of warm things are being said about him in the obituaries. Pretty good run.

 

[Joek3rr]

Alan Ladd Jr., Early Champion of Star Wars, Passes Away

The visionary studio head was 84.

www.starwars.com

 

[Too Much Garlic]

RIP. Thanks for all the cool stuff you helped bring to the world.

 

[Ron]

One of the last of the giants of film. It's not a coincidence his era produced so many iconic films. Rest in peace, Laddie and thank you.

 

[dascoyne]

Thank you for Star Wars.
Thank you for Blade Runner.
You've done a man's job. Rest in peace.