The Pagemeister Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Stan_winston Stan Winston, an Oscar-winning visual effects artist, has died at age 62. Winston died at home Sunday evening after a seven-year struggle with multiple myeloma, according to a rep from Stan Winston Studio. "Stan died peacefully at home surrounded by family," a spokeswoman said. Winston won four visual effects Oscars and earned multiple nominations. His first Oscar was for James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986). Winston later won two Oscars for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1992) (visual effects and makeup) and 1993's "Jurassic Park." Phil Tippett, who shared a visual effects Oscar with Winston on "Jurassic Park," noted that Winston was one of the best in the business. "Stan contributed to some of the greatest -- fantastic movie characters in motion picture history," Tippett said. "His loss in a great one and he will be missed." In lieu of flowers, Winston's family is requesting that donations be made to his charities of choice, a list of which will be posted here shortly. -- Sheigh Crabtree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Oh, sorry to hear that. Jurassic Park is one of my favorite movies. Rest in peace, Stan Winston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIRST LEDZEP Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAC64 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Completly changed the way special effects are used in movies & tv. RIP Stan and thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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