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Jon Landau, Oscar-Winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' Producer, Dead at 63

The Oscar-winning producer was known for his high grossing films 'Titanic,' 'Avatar,' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water.'

His zany humor, personal magnetism, great generosity of spirit and fierce will have held the center of our Avatar universe for almost two decades. His legacy is not just the films he produced, but the personal example he set -- indomitable, caring, inclusive, tireless, insightful and utterly unique," the statement read. In 1997, Landau began working with Cameron on Titanic, it was then that he hit the peek of his career, going on to have the highest-grossing movie of the time, and receiving a Best Picture Academy award.

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