Remembering comedy royalty Ivan Reitman, who taught us how to laugh at ghosts

It’s admittedly cliche to write “we lost one of the greats,” but nothing feels more appropriate when writing about Ivan Reitman. Reitman’s work is the quintessential comedy experience for people across at least three generations. His biggest film, “Ghostbusters” was a first-of-its kind pop culture phenomenon. “National Lampoon’s Animal House” flipped frat house humor on …

Jason Reitman Has Honored His Late Father, Legendary Ivan Reitman, With A Tribute: ‘I’ve Lost My Hero’

Getty Image On Sunday, the legendary film director and producer Ivan Reitman passed away. He was 75. He left behind a long CV of hits, among them Stripes, Meatballs, Ghostbusters, Twins, Kindergarten Cop, and more. He also passed the torch to his son, Jason Reitman, who, starting with Thank You For Smoking, developed his own …

Legendary ‘Ghostbusters’ And ‘Stripes’ Director Ivan Reitman Is Being Remembered By Hollywood After His Death At Age 75

Getty Image Ivan Reitman, the legendary director behind such comedy classics as Ghostbusters, Stripes, and National Lampoon’s Animal House has died at age 75. According to a statement from his family, Reitman passed away peacefully at his home in California on Saturday. Via PEOPLE: “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father …