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'Ghostbusters' director and 'Animal House' producer Ivan Reitman has died

Reitman has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His movies often blended elements of comedy, horror and drama — a mix that was tricky to perfect.
Ivan Reitman died over the weekend, his family said. The director is seen here last year at the premiere for <em>Ghostbusters: Afterlife, </em>a sequel to his 1984 film<em>.</em>

Gifted comedy director and producer Ivan Reitman — who directed Ghostbusters and Twins and produced Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House — has died at 75.

"Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life," Reitman's children Jason, Catherine and Caroline said, according to The Associated Press.

Reitman died in his sleep on Saturday at

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