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has died. He was 91.Donner died on Monday, according to multiplereports. His death was confirmed to by his production company, although no cause of death was released.Donner was born on April 24, 1930, in the Bronx.

Richard Donner, an esteemed Hollywood director and producer known for his films such as the "Lethal Weapon" franchise, "The Goonies" and the original "Superman," has died. He was 91.

Richard Donner, the director that launched Superman on the big screen and elevated the buddy movie to blockbuster status with Lethal Weapon as part of a five-decade film and TV directing and producing career, died Monday at age 91. His credits included helming such iconic movies across several genres from the horror pic The Omen to the kids adventure tale The Goonies to a Christmas classic Scrooged.

Mel Gibson was broken up by the passing today of longtime Lethal Weapon collaborator Richard Donner. They made four Lethal Weapon films together with Danny Glover, starting with the first in 1987 that made Gibson a superstar.

Danny Glover, who starred in four Lethal Weapon films with director Richard Donner, has weighed in on his passing today, heart heavy with sorrow.

confirmed to Deadline.In addition to the Christopher Reeves “Superman” films, he also directed 1987’s “Lethal Weapon” starring Danny Glover and Mel Gibson, 1997’s “Conspiracy Theory” with Gibson and Julia Roberts and 1985’s cult classic “Ladyhawke,” with Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Broderick.His “Lethal Weapon” leading man Gibson once said of Donner, “There’s true humility about the man; he refers to himself as a traffic cop, but he’s a f—ing genius.”Donner was infamously cut from the Superman

Richard Donner has sadly died at the age of 91.

Richard Natale Contributing WriterDirector-producer Richard Donner, best known for helming the “Lethal Weapon” film series, “The Goonies” and the original “Superman” film, has died. He was 91.Donner’s production company confirmed news of his death to Variety, though the cause was not disclosed.Though not his first bigscreen effort, his big feature break came with 1976’s “The Omen,” starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick.

Deadline. No cause of death has been confirmed.The filmmaker directed some of the most iconic films of the 1970s and 1980s including 1978’s Superman, which starred Christopher Reeve and was the first instalment in the Superman film series.Donner was also at the helm of The Goonies in 1985 and went on to direct Scrooged in 1988.

Richard Donner, the prolific director behind 1978’s “Superman” and the “Lethal Weapon” franchise has died, according to media reports. Donner was 91.Donner’s last film was 2006’s “16 Blocks.”More to come…

Richard Donner, the prolific Hollywood director and producer whose helming credits include some of the most iconic movies of the 1970s and ’80s including the Christopher Reeve-starring Superman, The Goonies and the Mel Gibson-Danny Glover buddy cop series Lethal Weapon, has died. He was 91.

For years now, there have been rumblings about “Lethal Weapon 5.” With “Beverly Hills Cop” getting a new sequel, and other franchises from the ‘80s and ‘90s coming back for “one last” romp, it was only a matter of time that one of the most famous buddy-cop franchises would be revived, even if it’s been 22 years since the fourth feature. But according to filmmaker Richard Donner, not only is “Lethal Weapon 5” happening, but it’s also the end of the franchise.

All modern superhero movies owe a lot to the work of Richard Donner with the original “Superman” movie, whether it’s “Wonder Woman,” or “Shazam!” or “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Of course, many recent superhero movies go for a darker and grittier tone that’s far removed from the bright optimism of Donner’s 1978 film, and it turns out Donner is not a fan of this trend.

For years now, there have been rumblings about “Lethal Weapon 5.” With “Beverly Hills Cop” getting a new sequel, and other franchises from the ‘80s and ‘90s coming back for “one last” romp, it was only a matter of time that one of the most famous buddy-cop franchises would be revived, even if it’s been 22 years since the fourth feature. But according to filmmaker Richard Donner, not only is “Lethal Weapon 5” happening, but it’s also the end of the franchise.

Lethal Weapon 5.Donner, who was at the helm for all four of the previous action movies starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, said the fifth instalment will definitely be the last outing for Detective Martin Riggs and his partner Roger Murtaugh.He told The Daily Telegraph: “This is the final one. It’s both my privilege and duty to put it to bed.

“Goonies never say die,” and the cast is still going strong 35 years later.

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The Goonies may have debuted more than 30 years ago, but its legacy will live in the hearts of viewers forever.The action-comedy film, directed by Richard Donner, hit theaters in June 1985 and follows the adventures of a group of kids from the Goon Docks area of Astoria, Oregon, who call themselves the Goonies.

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A Superman cape worn by the late Christopher Reeve sold for a staggering $193,750 at auction on Monday.