鈥楶retty Woman鈥 director Marshall dies
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HOLLYWOOD director, producer and comedy giant Garry Marshall died on Tuesday at the age of 81, leaving a legacy that includes “Happy Days,” “Pretty Woman” and countless other iconic hits.
The mogul died of pneumonia after suffering a stroke in hospital in the Los Angeles suburb of Burbank, according to his publicist.
Directors Guild of America president Paris Barclay led tributes to Marshall, hailing his gift for storytelling which “brought joy, laughter and an enormous, beating heart to every screen, large and small.”
Born in New York to a dance teacher mother and film director father, Marshall got his showbiz break in the 1950s, writing jokes for programs including The Tonight Show with Jack Paar.
His first big TV hit was “The Odd Couple,” and he went from strength to strength, creating iconic 1970s sitcom “Happy Days” and introducing Robin Williams to the world through “Mork and Mindy.”
Marshall began writing and directing feature films in the 1980s, and was the creative force behind cult hit “Beaches” (1989). He is perhaps best known for kick-starting the career of Julia Roberts with 1990’s “Pretty Woman.”
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Barbara, three children and six grandchildren.
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