Sam Mercer Dies at 69; Film Producer Was Known for Bankrolling M Night Shyamalan Movies, The Relic, Snow White & the Huntsman Among Others
Film producer Sam Mercer died at the age of 69. Gale Anne Hurd shared a post on the micro-blogging platform, stating, “My deepest condolences to Sam’s family, colleagues and friends.”
Sam Mercer, renowned for producing films directed by M Night Shyamalan, passed away at the age of 69. Recognised for backing projects such as The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Relic, Snow White & the Huntsman, The Last Airbender, among others, he breathed his last on February 12. According to reports, he succumbed to early-onset Alzheimer’s in South Pasadena. Producer Gale Anne Hurd expressed sorrow at this ‘devastating news’, offering condolences by saying, “I was blessed to work with Sam on #TheRelic, and he was indeed the best possible partner to have on a film.” Mickey Cottrell, Star Trek Actor and Producer, Dies at 79.
Gale Anne Hurd Condoles Producer Sam Mercer’s Demise
Devastating news. My deepest condolences to Sam’s family, colleagues and friends. I was blessed to work with Sam on #TheRelic and he was indeed the best possible partner to have on a film. Truly one of the greats. #RIP #SamMercerhttps://t.co/WEkukYiu5L
— Gale Anne Hurd (@GunnerGale) March 14, 2024
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