American film director and visual effect investor, Douglas Trumbull, has passed away. He died on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 79.

Trumbull had an incredible career, spanning decades. His works were featured in award-winning Holywood blockbusters such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Blade Runner.

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Douglas Trumbull cause of death

The cause of Douglas Trumbull’s death is complications from mesothelioma, his wife Julia Trumbull confirmed on Monday.

“In Trumbull’s memory and his love of the giant screen, we hope that you will support your local theaters,” a family statement said.

Douglas Trumbull wife and children.

Douglas Trumbull has been married twice. He first married Ann Vidor in the 90s but divorced in 2001. They had two daughters.

He remarried a decade later to Julia Trumbull.

Trumbull and Julia had three adult children and many grandchildren. Information about the names of their children and grandchildren are isn’t available at this time.

Douglas Trumbull net worth

Trumbull had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death, thanks to royalties from his screen works and special effects invention.

Trumbull’s father Donald Trumbull was visual effects supervisor who worked on The Wizard of Oz.

He got his start at Graphic Works Films, where a short of his caught the attention of Stanley Kubrick who was beginning work on 2001: A Space Odyssey.

At 23 years old, he not only talked himself into a key job on 2001. He helped innovate the process that would be used to create the iconic star-gate sequence.

When is Douglas Trumbull funeral? Date, time, venue, service, obituary poster

The funeral and burial arrangements for Douglas Trumbull is yet to be announced.

Hang around because we will update you on his funeral arrangements.

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