• Friday, Jun. 16, 2017
Director John G. Avildsen, An Oscar Winner For "Rocky," Dies At 81
  • LOS ANGELES (AP)
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John G. Avildsen, who directed "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid" — two dark-horse, underdog favorites that went on to become Hollywood franchises — died Friday at age 81.

Anthony Avildsen said his father died Friday in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer. "He was a pretty extraordinary man in...

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