RIP Alan Ladd Jr., the legendary, Oscar-winning producer of Bravehart, Chariots Of Fire, Gone Baby Gone, & without him there would be no Star Wars

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Ladd also gave George Lucas the official greenlight to make Star Wars during his tenure at 20th Century Fox.

Alan Ladd Jr. Dies: ‘Star Wars’ Shepherd, Oscar-Winning ‘Braveheart’ Producer & Former Exec At Fox, MGM/UA Was 84

Alan Ladd Jr. has died. He greenlighted 'Star Wars' and won a Best Picture Oscar for 'Braveheart' during long career as executive and producer.

deadline.com

 

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Been in the business since birth.

Loved his fathers work.