Overview
- George Folsey Jr., a celebrated film editor and producer, died on December 29, 2024, in Los Angeles at the age of 85 due to complications from pneumonia.
- He was the son of George J. Folsey, a 13-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer known for classics like 'Meet Me in St. Louis' and 'Forbidden Planet.'
- Folsey's five-decade career included notable collaborations with director John Landis on films such as 'The Blues Brothers,' 'Animal House,' and the iconic music video for Michael Jackson's 'Thriller.'
- He was among five defendants acquitted of manslaughter charges following a fatal helicopter crash on the set of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' in 1982, which killed actor Vic Morrow and two child actors.
- Folsey is survived by his wife, Belinda; his children, Ryan and Erin; and three granddaughters, leaving a legacy of influential work in film and television.