Director John G. Avildsen has sadly passed away at the age of 81, Los Angeles Times reported.
The Oscar-winning director died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was best known for directing Rocky as well as the first three Karate Kid films.
Rocky star Sylvester Stallone took to his Instagram to remember John, after learning of his passing.
“The great director John G. Avildsen Who won the Oscar for directing Rocky! R. I. P. I’m sure you will soon be directing Hits in Heaven – Thank you, Sly,” he wrote on his account.
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