Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Feig pay tribute to late ‘Ghostbusters’ director Ivan Reitman
14.02.2022 - 16:45
/ nypost.com
died on Sunday at the age of 75 in his sleep.Hollywood took to Twitter to express their love and condolences for the late “Ghostbusters” filmmaker.“A legend. The number of great movies he made is absurd,” “Eternals” star Kumail Nanjiani wrote. “RIP… ‘Ghostbusters’ is my first favorite movie ever.”Paul Feig, director of the 2016 “Ghostbusters” remake, penned, “I’m in absolute shock.
I had the honor of working so closely with Ivan and it was always such a learning experience. He directed some of my favorite comedies of all time. All of us in comedy owe him so very much.
Thank you for everything, Ivan. Truly.”Of the “Kindergarten Cop” director, singer Diane Warren said, “Very very sad news. thank U for the movies Ivan Reitman.”A legend.
The number of great movies he made is absurd. RIP. https://t.co/1d1tWCdrcbChicago Sun-Times reporter Richard Roeper added, “What a huge loss.
Only met Ivan Reitman briefly here and there, but I loved his work, and I know dozens of actors, writers, editors, et al., who respected the hell out of him.”“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ivan’ Reitman. Truly a great man and filmmaker who I had honor and privilege of knowing and working with. Deepest condolences to Jason and the entire family.
May he RIP,” “Ghostbusters star” Ernie Hudson wrote. “Cobra Kai” writer Jon Hurwitz chimed in with a list of Reitman’s most iconic works. “‘Animal House,’ ‘Meatballs,’ ‘Stripes,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Twins,’ ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ ‘Beethoven,’ ‘Dave,’ ‘Space Jam,’ ‘Private Parts,’ ‘Road Trip,’ ‘Old School.’ What a legacy of classics.
Ivan Reitman was always kind and supportive when our paths crossed. My deepest condolences to his family. #RIP.”Animal House, Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Twins, Kindergarten
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