Hollywood producer Lynda Obst, recognized for a number of the most beloved romantic comedies of current years, together with Sleepless in Seattle, has died on the age of 74.
Obst’s dying was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by her son, Oly Obst.
Her precise explanation for dying has not been reported, however the publication studies she was recognized with power obstructive pulmonary illness within the years earlier than her dying.
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Based on the Mayo Clinic, COPD is “attributable to injury to the lungs” and causes embody smoking.
“My mum was a trailblazer and a fierce advocate for girls. Additionally, she was an incredible mom, sister and greatest buddy,” Oly instructed The Hollywood Reporter.
“[My wife] Julie and I are extremely grateful that she was my mother and that my daughters obtained to have her as a grandmother. We’ll miss her.”
The acclaimed producer was recognized for her work on movies together with Sleepless in Seattle and Find out how to Lose a Man in 10 Days.
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She was additionally recognized for The Invention of Mendacity, Interstellar, Angus Thongs and Excellent Snogging, Somebody Like You and Flashdance.
Following the information of her dying, Twisters star Glen Powell paid tribute to the late producer on X. He known as her a “trailblazer”.
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“I interned for Lynda once I first moved to LA. A real trailblazer who by no means missed a chance to assist me study,” he wrote.
“I would typically get to drive her residence from the workplace and witnessed somebody who took in every little thing.
“To her, all the world was a fantastic story ripe for the making. RIP.”
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