Oscar-winning special-effects wizard Stan Winston passed away yesterday after a seven year battle with cancer. Mr. Winston was just 62 years old. Over the course of his career Stan Winston worked with most of the big names in Hollywood… everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Steven Spielberg. He won four Oscars [for his work on “Aliens”, “Terminator 2”, “Jurassic Park” and “Batman Returns”] and was considered by many to be the best special effects artist in the business. In addition to his Oscar winning film appearances, Stan Winston’s work could also be seen in “Edward Scissorhands”, “Predator”, “A.I.”, “Big Fish”, “Iron Man”, and so many other fan favorite movies.
Stan Winston is survived by his wife, Karen; a son, daughter, brother and four grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.
27 comments:
A true legend has passed and i feel sick as a dog, i realy am speachless at the moment. :'(
What a legacy he leaves behind.
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mastes1
Thank you for making films effects what they are today. The world will be a less wondrous place with out you.
RIP
You will be Missed :'(
Night Slasher
Oh for crying out loud. This sucks. Stan Winston was such an awesome guy. He was a huge part of what made some of the best films ever so good. I was hoping that one day I could make a movie and he would work in the creature fx department.
Stan Winston represents everything I love about Hollywood special effects. He was a wizard.
crowmagnumman
R.I.P a true legend!!!
makaveli
He has worked on some if not most of my favorite films of all time, at 62 he had so much more magic to give us.
mastes1
this sux. next to ray harryhuasen he was a genius :(
TangoC@$h78
omg you gotta be joking,what did he die of??
r.i.p stan
Rambo89
A true Pioneer!
Its true what they say..."The good die young".
Raven
Stan was supposed to be in Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins (special effects) but now he is gone.. You will be missed.
Tiger
What a shocker!! A true legend has died, man, what a loss :(
R.I.P. my man
AxelFoley
whoah! so sudden, Stan Winston was a rarity, he actually cared about the characters he created, I for one will miss the guys work, RIP Stan
GoldenGloves
I can't believe it! Stan is dead? :(
RIP
Oscar
This is just so unexpected. He didn't seem that old. I hoped he'd be around for a lot longer. This is completely uncool.
crowmagnumman
OMG, this news is devestating to me. I'm such a huge fan of Stan Winston. I cannot believe this news. I'm speechless.
Rest in Peace, Stan! :(
SheriffFreddyHeflin
Wow, very shocking! RIP Stan :'(
Bears34
wow...62 isnt that old...
coloneltrautman
It seems like all the coolest people have been dying off recently. Roy Scheider, Charlton Heston, and Stan Winston. Who's next? Clint Eastwood? Lance Henriksen? Ray Harryhausen?! People need to stop dying already. All these childhood heroes dropping off like flies.
crowmagnumman
how sad...loved his work
Jason93
OMG :o what shock and sad news :'(
RIP Mr Winston
Silver
Wow...he's as old as my dad. That really makes you question the mortality of your loved ones....62 is still a young age to die at. d**n. RIP stan.
Sonny Crockett
Terminator 2, Edward scissorhands, Jurrasic park, Big fish, A.I, Predator and many other amazing films would not have been the same without him...
will be missed. ???
manwithnoname84
OUCH !
He IS the Bruce Lee of special effects.
HE IS THE BEST
chris
RIP STAN. YOU'LL NEVER DIE!
krom
RIP Stan .Darn, Stan made my favourite SF movies happen .It's really sad news.It was always a pleasure to see him talking about his creations.
I fear the day Clint passes.It's very hard to let go...
manudenis2005
A true effects legend.
Kevster
Holy crap!! This is such terrible news. The film industry has lost one of it's true legends. He created some of the most iconic movie monsters and make-up techniques. He will be missed.
R.I.P. Stan.
RockyManiac
That's shocking!
RIP
Judge Dredd
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