The actor recalls, “Jon was an immensely wise, compassionate, and kind soul who wanted to create nothing but a positive impact on anyone or anything approached.
‘Titanic’ Producer Jon Landau
Renowned producer Jon Landau passed away on Friday at the age of sixty-three. James Cameron, Kate Winslet, and Leonardo DiCaprio are among the celebrities who paid their respects.
According to a statement released by DiCaprio on Sunday, via Deadline, “Jon was an incredibly kind, wise, and empathetic soul, who wanted to create nothing but a positive impact on anyone or anything approached.” “His leadership and legacy will last forever. I send my condolences to his whole family. May you find peace, as you will be greatly missed. In the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Landau and Cameron won Best Picture Oscars.
Co-star Kate Winslet, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Dawson’s love interest Rose DeWitt Bukater, revealed to Deadline on Saturday that she has known Landau “since I was 20 years old.” “His passion for filmmaking only deepened with age,” she continued.
She described Jon Landau as “the kindest and best of men.” “He was a man filled with compassion and a remarkable ability to lead and develop groups of extraordinarily talented individuals.”
Winslet rejoined Landau and Cameron for 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water, when she voiced Ronal, in addition to her lead part in Titanic. With Titanic, the first movie to break $1 billion at the box office worldwide, coming in at number four (Avatar at number one and Avengers: Endgame at number two), the Avatar sequel is the third most-grossing movie ever.
Winslet said, “His strength in life was understanding the value of family, at home and work.” He was constantly beaming and appreciative. I can’t believe he’s gone and that I am writing this.
“The Avatar family grieves the loss of our friend and leader, Jon Landau,” said director James Cameron in a statement released on Saturday. Landau and Cameron enjoyed a strong working relationship for three productive decades. For nearly twenty years, his wild sense of humor, charisma, generosity of spirit, and ferociousness made him the center of our Avatar universe.
