Sydney Pollack Dies At Age 73 From Stomach Cancer.

Sydney Pollack died yesterday evening of cancer in his Pacific Palisades home.  He was reportedly surrounded by family at the time of his passing.  Pollack was an accomplished director, producer, and actor.  He was diagnosed with stomach cancer 9 months ago.  Pollack died at age 73.

Pollack directed “The Firm,” “Sabrina,” “The Interpreter,” and “Tootsie.”  He won an Oscar for Best Director for “Out of Africa.”

Pollack also produced “Michael Clayton,” “The Interpreter,” “Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” “Sense and Sensibility,” “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” “The Firm,” and “King Ralph.”

Pollack was also an accomplished actor.  He was in “Made of Honor,” “Michael Clayton,” “Random Hearts,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Tootsie,” and “The Player.”

Sydney Pollack has worked with many big stars and was very well respected.  He will be missed.

R.I.P. Sydney Pollack

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