Stan Winston dead at age 62.

Torgo · June 16, 2008, 04:31:13 PM

Man, oh man, what a huge huge loss. Talk about a giant of the industry. I didn't even know that he was ill with multiple myeloma which was what brought about his death.

AICN has a really cool article with pics from throughout his legendary career.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37106.

My thoughts go out to Stan's friends and family during this trying time. R.I.P. Stan. You will be missed!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/16/obit.stan.winston.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Shadow · June 16, 2008, 04:33:35 PM

Farewell to a master of movie magic.

ulthar · June 16, 2008, 04:50:00 PM

Wow, major bummer.

RIP, Stan. Thanks for the visuals.

AndyC · June 16, 2008, 04:59:56 PM

Wow. Did not see that coming.

AnubisVonMojo · June 16, 2008, 05:25:47 PM

Damn it, this is a major loss for the fans and the industry alike! Stan Winston was a modern day Harryhausen, and today's sci-fi and horror movies wouldn't have been the same without him. Hopefully the men and women who worked for him will carry on the legacy.

akiratubo · June 16, 2008, 05:42:22 PM

Goodbye, Stan.

horseshoe crab · June 16, 2008, 05:50:07 PM

s**tty.

Torgo · June 16, 2008, 08:04:14 PM

Here's an update from AICN where Harry posted a letter from James Cameron about Stan Winston's passing.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37109

Doc Daneeka · June 16, 2008, 10:34:21 PM

damn... I was just talking to my dad about how much yesterday's creature effects were better than today's... Well they're certainly not going to be the same anymore

For those who don't know, Winston is most known for the creation of the Predator and Pumpkinhead, outstanding monsters.

Jordan · June 17, 2008, 02:15:14 AM

Wow.....

I'll miss you Stan. Godspeed and thank you for giving us mere mortals some of the most memorable effects scenes (and movie monsters) of all time.

akiratubo · June 17, 2008, 06:08:18 AM

Wherever he is, I hope he knows how much joy he brought into monster lovers' lives.

Mr. DS · June 17, 2008, 06:48:16 AM

Farewell to one of the last non-CGI special effects wizards...

Jack · June 17, 2008, 07:05:55 AM

That's a bummer. One of the true masters of the craft.

Torgo · June 17, 2008, 04:26:42 PM

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37109

AICN has updated their Stan Winston tribute page with thoughts from Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante, Rick Baker, Fred Dekker, John Rosengart, and his nephew Josh Cagun.

AVERY GUERRA · June 18, 2008, 10:49:05 PM

I can't even put into words how sad I am about this. It's just depressing. You just knew when you saw the guys name on a film that the effects were gonna be amazing. He is right up there with Harryhausen and Tsubaraya. One of the spfx Gods of cinema history!!