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The director and producer, who has died aged 75, brought his golden touch to family mega-hits from Ghostbusters to Kindergarten Cop

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind many of the most beloved comedies of the late 20th century, from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75. Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family told The Associated Press. “Our…

Ivan Reitman, the influential film-maker and producer behind beloved comedies including Ghostbusters, Animal House and Twins, has died, aged 75.

Among other notable films he directed are Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Dave, Junior and 1998's Six Days, Seven Nights.

Filmmaker Ivan Reitman, who died this week aged 75, made decade-defining comedies including Animal House, Ghostbusters and Space Jam.

The filmmaker is behind other much-loved comedy movies such as Animal House, Beethoven and Twins

Reitman’s children said the respected producer and director died peacefully in his sleep

Ivan Reitman, who directed classic comedies such as Animal House and Ghostbusters, has died at the age of 75, his family has confirmed

The film-maker behind bawdy comedy hits including Twins, Stripes and Kindergarten Cop, died at his home in California on Saturday

Among other notable films he directed are "Twins," "Kindergarten Cop," "Dave," "Junior" and "Six Days, Seven Nights."

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died