Jon Landau Dies: ‘Avatar’ & Oscar-Winning ‘Titanic’ Producer Was 63

Jon Landau, the illustrious producer and COO of James Cameron‘s Lightstorm Entertainment, has died at age 63.

Born in New York City, Landau has produced films generated by James Cameron that include 1997’s Best Picture Oscar winner Titanic. That film for a time was the largest grossing film of all time until it was surpassed by 2009’s Avatar, which Landau also produced. Other credits included Solaris, Alita: Battle Angel directed by Robert Rodriguez and he co-produced Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Dick Tracy.

We will furnish more details when we get them, but Landau’s death was first divulged by Titanic co-star Frances Fisher. Late last night she posted of his passing, writing simply: Rest in power, Jon. MORE