Dino De Laurentiis dies in Los Angeles at age 91
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: The film industry lost a giant this morning.
Italian media outlets are reporting that legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis died in Los Angeles. The Oscar winner was 91.
It is staggering, the list of classic films De Laurentiis ushered to the screen over his decades-spanning film career.
“La Strada,” his collaboration with Federico Fellini, highlighted the early years of his career. “Barbarella,” “Death Wish,” “Serpico,” “Orca,” “Three Days of the Condor,” “King Kong” and “Manhunter” are just a few of the films he went on to produce.
More details as they emerge on this sad day.
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