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John G. Avildsen
American film director.
Born December 21st, 1935 in Oak Park. [ref]
Died June 16th, 2017 at 81 years old in Los Angeles (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Occupations
camera operator, cinematographer, director, film actor, film director, film editor, film producer, screenwriter
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Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time… It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other. Leo Buscaglia