Ivan Reitman, 'Animal House' producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dies at 75

 

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from "Animal House" to "Ghostbusters," has died. He was 75. 

Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family told The Associated Press. 

"Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life," children Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement. "We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always."

Known for big, bawdy comedies that caught the spirit of their time, Reitman's big break came with the raucous, college fraternity sendup "National Lampoon's Animal House," which he produced. He directed Bill Murray in his first starring role in "Meatballs" and then again in "Stripes," but his most significant success came with 1984's "Ghostbusters." 

Producer Ivan Reitman attends the premiere of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" at AMC Lincoln Square 13 on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in New York.

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