Legendary Director Garry Marshall Dies at 81
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Legendary director and producer Garry Marshall died on Tuesday from complications of pneumonia, ET can confirm. He was 81.
Marshall was one of the pillars of Hollywood, in both the world of film and television, creating hit sitcoms and iconic movies. He also founded the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California.
In 1970, Marshall made his first indelible mark on the industry when adapted the Neil Simon playThe Odd Couple into a long-running, acclaimed TV series of the same name, starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.
Four years later, he created the beloved series Happy Days, and later, multiple spin-off series:Laverne and Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi and Mork & Mindy.
His big screen career was equally prolific, helming celebrated classics such as Pretty Woman(1990), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Runaway Bride (1999), and The Princess Diaries (2001).
Recently, Marshall helmed a series of holiday-themed ensemble rom-coms, starting withValentine's Day in 2010, followed by New Year's Eve in 2011 and Mother's Day earlier this year.Access Hollywood was the first to break the news of the director’s death.
http://www.etonline.com/news/193627_legendary_director_garry_marshall_dies_at_81/
Legendary director and producer Garry Marshall died on Tuesday from complications of pneumonia, ET can confirm. He was 81.
Marshall was one of the pillars of Hollywood, in both the world of film and television, creating hit sitcoms and iconic movies. He also founded the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California.
In 1970, Marshall made his first indelible mark on the industry when adapted the Neil Simon playThe Odd Couple into a long-running, acclaimed TV series of the same name, starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.
Four years later, he created the beloved series Happy Days, and later, multiple spin-off series:Laverne and Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi and Mork & Mindy.
His big screen career was equally prolific, helming celebrated classics such as Pretty Woman(1990), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Runaway Bride (1999), and The Princess Diaries (2001).
Recently, Marshall helmed a series of holiday-themed ensemble rom-coms, starting withValentine's Day in 2010, followed by New Year's Eve in 2011 and Mother's Day earlier this year.Access Hollywood was the first to break the news of the director’s death.
