Walter Mirisch, Former Academy President, Dies At 101

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Washington:

The Former president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Walter Mirisch, died on Friday on the age of 101. Walter Mirisch died on account of pure causes in Los Angeles, California. According to Variety, a US-based media home, Walter Mirisch’s demise was confirmed by a press release launched by the Academy on Saturday afternoon.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang mentioned within the assertion, “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is deeply saddened to hear of Walter’s passing. Walter was a true visionary, both as a producer and as an industry leader. He had a powerful impact on the film community and the Academy, serving as our President and as an Academy governor for many years. His passion for filmmaking and the Academy never wavered, and he remained a dear friend and advisor. We send our love and support to his family during this difficult time”, Variety reported.

Walter Mirisch served 4 phrases as president of the Academy, from 1973 to 1977, in addition to 15 years as an Academy governor.

Apart from this, he was additionally a identified movie producer behind timeless classics resembling ‘The Apartment, ‘West Side Story’, ‘In The Heat Of The Night’ and lots of extra.

According to Variety, Walter Mirisch, born on November 8, 1921, in New York, labored at a bomber airplane producer throughout World War II earlier than learning on the University of Madison-Wisconsin and Harvard Business School.

He married Patricia in 1945. They remained a cheerful couple till her demise in 2005.

Walter Mirisch was survived by his kids, Anne, Andrew and Lawrence; his granddaughter and her husband, Megan and Craig Bloom; and his great-grandsons, Emery and Levi Bloom, Variety reported.

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