Mark Rydell, Director of On Golden Pond, Passes at 97 | Orlando News

Veteran director Mark Rydell, Oscar-nominated for the beloved classic “On Golden Pond,” has died at 97. His career dazzled with iconic stars like Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne, while his early days as an actor in soap operas and films by Altman and Allen laid the groundwork for a legacy that includes ten Oscar nominations and a film that gave Henry Fonda his only Academy Award. Remembered by his family as the funniest and most talented person they knew, Rydell’s impact endures through his work and his loved ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88b361b2a49d2d0f