RIP Sydney Pollack

docsback · May 27, 2008

Just saw this on CNN-

(CNN) -- Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack, who achieved critical acclaim with the period drama "Out of Africa" and the romantic comedy "Tootsie," died of cancer Monday, his agent told CNN.

Pollack, 73, died at his home in Los Angeles. He was surrounded by his wife of nearly 50 years, Claire Griswold, their two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel, and his brother, Bernie, agent Leslee Dart said. Their only son Steven died in a plane crash in 1993.

Pollack, who often appeared on the screen himself, worked with and gained the respect of Hollywood's best actors in a long career that reached prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, according to the Associated Press.

"Sydney made the world a little better, movies a little better and even dinner a little better. A tip of the hat to a class act," actor George Clooney said in a statement issued by his publicist, the Associated Press reported.

Last fall, Pollack played Marty Bach opposite Clooney in "Michael Clayton," a drama that examines the life of a fixer for lawyers. The film, which Pollack co-produced, received seven Oscar nominations, including best picture and a best actor nod for Clooney, according to the Associated Press.

Pollack was no stranger to the Academy Awards. In 1986, "Out of Africa," a romantic epic of a woman's passion set against the landscape of colonial Kenya, captured seven Oscars, including best director, The Associated Press reported. Watch a glimpse of Pollack's film contributions »

In addition to directing "Out of Africa," "Tootsie," "The Way We Were," and a host of other Oscar-nominated films, he appeared in Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut," Woody Allen's "Husbands and Wives," and his own "The Electric Horseman."

He also produced nearly 50 films, including 1981's "Absence of Malice," which starred Paul Newman and Sally Field, and 1999's "The Talented Mr. Ripley," which starred Matt Damon.

Though he had been working until recently -- his show "Recount" premiered Sunday night on HBO -- he had been in a lot of pain and did not watch it, Dart said.

Doctors never were able to determine the primary source of the cancer, she said.
Services will be private, she said.
RIP, dude. I guess we can chalk another one up to the Entourage curse.
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bruce uppercut · May 27, 2008

He'll always be remembered. RIP.

big j 33 · May 27, 2008

Just saw this as well, RIP to a great figure in film.

roscoe p wallace · May 27, 2008

Originally Posted by DocsBack

Just saw this on CNN-

RIP, dude. I guess we can chalk another one up to the Entourage curse.
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RIP

But could you elaborate on the "Entourage Curse?" I have heard nothing of it (and I watch a lot of Entourage)

nyvictory45 · May 27, 2008

R.I.P.

dynasty raider · May 27, 2008

R.I.P. I wasn't aware of the curse either...

airant23 · May 27, 2008

YO!

R.I.P.

He seemed like a cool guy. DF!!!

kicks off · May 27, 2008

RIP.

proshares · May 27, 2008

That sucks RIP.

ratheruniqueb · May 27, 2008

Originally Posted by Roscoe P Wallace

Originally Posted by DocsBack

Just saw this on CNN-

RIP, dude. I guess we can chalk another one up to the Entourage curse.
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RIP

But could you elaborate on the "Entourage Curse?" I have heard nothing of it (and I watch a lot of Entourage)
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Yeah elaborate please, I googled it and this page was like the third finding

and R.i.P.

coolnificent · May 27, 2008

R.I.P.

docsback · May 27, 2008

Chris Penn, Bruno Kirby and Sydney Pollack have all guest starred in an episode and then died shortly thereafter.

slayer carcetti · May 27, 2008

RIP

elpablo21 · May 27, 2008

R.I.P.

Props to "The Firm"

sircharles2ol3 · May 27, 2008

RIP

agthekid · May 27, 2008

R.I.P.
I hope this Entourage curse is real because Bow Wow is suppose to be in some episodes next season.

keel252 · May 27, 2008

^Wow dude thats over the topp

supa vegetto · May 27, 2008

I hope this Entourage curse is real because Bow Wow is suppose to be in some episodes next season.

my thoughts exactly.
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frankie calentino · May 27, 2008

I'd be in pain too if i had to watch 'Recount'.

agthekid · May 27, 2008

Originally Posted by keeL252

^Wow dude thats over the topp
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It's all jokes brah.

phillipprettyugly · May 27, 2008

RIP.

big fame one · May 27, 2008

RIP even though he was a jerk when I met the man. Maybe it was just a bad day.

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