Richard Donner, an esteemed Hollywood director and producer known for his films such as the "Lethal Weapon" franchise, "The Goonies" and the original "Superman," has died. Fox News confirmed through his rep and production company that Donner died Monday. Born Richard Donald Schwartzberg in the Bronx, Donner attended junior college before landing at the famed NYU, where he majored in business and theater. Donner executive produced the wildly successful "X-Men" in 2000 and also helmed the prequel "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Donner is survived by Shuler Donner.

Source: Fox News July 05, 2021 21:00 UTC