TED Kotcheff, the legendary filmmaker who launched John Rambo onto the big screen, has died at the age of 94.
His death was confirmed by his family to Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail as tributes pour in for the Hollywood icon.
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Kotcheff, whose career spanned more than five decades, was behind box office hits like First Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s, Fun With Dick and Jane and North Dallas Forty.
He also made his mark on the small screen as a longtime director and producer on Law & Order: SVU.
“Ted was an integral part of the SVU family for over 13 years. He was not only a great producer and director, he was also a close friend. I will miss him,” said SVU creator Dick Wolf.
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