Post: George A. Romero, ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Director, Dies at 77
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07-16-2017, 11:11 PM
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George A. Romero, who launched the zombie film genre with his 1968 “Night of the Living Dead,” died today. He was 77.
The director died in his sleep following a battle with lung cancer, according to a statement from his manager Chris Roe.
“Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side,” the statement said. “He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time.”
As a horror fan this is a great loss to the horror community as well as the film industry as a whole. Rest In Peace George.
George A. Romero, who launched the zombie film genre with his 1968 “Night of the Living Dead,” died today. He was 77.
The director died in his sleep following a battle with lung cancer, according to a statement from his manager Chris Roe.
“Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score of ‘The Quiet Man,’ one of his all-time favorite films, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero at his side,” the statement said. “He died peacefully in his sleep, following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer, and leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a filmmaking legacy that has endured, and will continue to endure, the test of time.”
As a horror fan this is a great loss to the horror community as well as the film industry as a whole. Rest In Peace George.
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