Jon Landau, Academy Award-winning producer, dies at 63

Legendary Hollywood figure succumbs to cancer after decades-long career

Landau's legacy includes blockbusters like Titanic, Avatar, and Alita: Battle Angel

Jon Landau, the acclaimed Hollywood producer behind some of the most successful films in history, has passed away at the age of 63 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born in New York City on July 23, 1960, Landau began his career in the film industry in the early 1980s. He quickly rose through the ranks, establishing himself as a visionary producer with an eye for groundbreaking projects.

Landau's most notable collaboration was with director James Cameron, with whom he co-produced a string of box office hits. Their partnership began with the groundbreaking Titanic in 1997, which earned Landau an Academy Award for Best Picture.

He continued to work with Cameron on subsequent blockbusters such as Avatar, the highest-grossing film of all time, and Alita: Battle Angel. Landau's Midas touch extended beyond these mega-hits, with other successful films including Mission: Impossible III, Hancock, and Ford v Ferrari.