Albert S. Ruddy Dies At 94: Oscar-Winning Producer Of 'The Godfather' Passes Away Following A Brief Illness

Hollywood is currently grieving the loss of Albert S. Ruddy, the revered Academy Award-winning producer renowned for cinematic masterpieces such as 바카라�The Godfather바카라� and 바카라�Million Dollar Baby.바카라� Ruddy has left behind a profound legacy that has shaped the entertainment landscape in many ways.

Ruddy passed away at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles after a brief illness on May 25, as confirmed by his family spokesperson. He was 94.

Across his illustrious career, Ruddy was linked with a myriad of iconic projects that are remembered even after decades of their releases. He co-created the sitcom 바카라�Hogan바카라�s Heroes바카라� and played a significant part in the enduring drama 바카라�Walker, Texas Ranger.바카라� However, it was his contributions to the silver screen that solidified his position as a legend in the industry.

His big-screen success came with 바카라�The Godfather,바카라� which went on to change and define the trajectory of his career. As the producer of the 1972 blockbuster, deemed to be one of the greatest films of all time, Ruddy claimed the Oscar for Best Picture at the 45th Academy Awards. Clint Eastwood bestowed upon him the honour. And 32 years later, Ruddy and Eastwood clinched the Best Picture Academy Award for co-producing 바카라�Million Dollar Baby.바카라�

Al Pacino reflected, 바카라�Al Ruddy was absolutely beautiful to me the whole time on 바카라�The Godfather바카라�; even when they didn바카라�t want me, he wanted me. He gave me the gift of encouragement when I needed it most and I바카라�ll never forget it.바카라� Similarly, Eastwood said in a statement, 바카라�He was a great friend of mine and I will deeply miss him.바카라�

Other impressive films credited to Ruddy바카라�s name include 바카라�Matilda,바카라� 바카라�Cannonball Run II,바카라� 바카라�Bad Girls,바카라� 바카라�Cloud 9,바카라� 바카라�Farewell to the King,바카라� 바카라�Impulse,바카라� 바카라�Ladybugs,바카라� 바카라�The Scout,바카라� 바카라�Sabotage,바카라� 바카라�Cry Macho,바카라� among many others.

Born on March 28, 1930, in Montreal and raised in New York City and Florida, Ruddy was married to Wanda McDaniel, the fashion executive for Giorgio Armani. Alongside his wife, Ruddy is survived by his son, John, daughter, Alexandra, and son-in-law, Abdullah Saeed.

No public funeral service will be taking place as per the departed바카라�s wishes. May his soul rest in peace.