Posted on 10/28/2019 3:34:17 PM PDT by Cecily
Robert Evans passed away on Saturday night at the age of 89.
The Hollywood legend made his mark on the industry starting in the 1967 when he became the head of Paramount Pictures.
The Godfather, Chinatown, The Godfather Part II, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Rosemary's baby, Harold and Maude, Serpico, True Grit, The Italian Job and The Great Gatsby were just a few of the films released during his tenure.
At the same time, Evans was thrust into the spotlight when his third of seven wives, Ali McGraw, left him for Steven McQueen.
Evans later fell on hard times after being convicted of cocaine trafficking in 1980, but was able to make a comeback and end his career on a high note as the producer of the hugely successful How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
He then won over a new generation of fans with the release of the 2002 documentary The Kid Stays in the Picture, which detailed the highs and lows of his career in show business.
There were few other details available at this time about Evans death, which was first reported by Variety.
Evans is survived by his son with McGraw, producer Josh Evans.
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Steven McQueen
Must have been written by some kid.
He was a giant & probably the last. When he almost lost his beloved house Jack Nicholson bought it for him. That kind of loyalty doesn’t come from nothing.
Chinatown is a revered classic. Not really underrated.
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