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Lionsgate Co-President Jason Constantine Dies at 55 After Cancer Battle

Following a statement praising his bold creative vision, his family has asked for donations to fund brain cancer research

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Overview

  • Jason Constantine passed away on June 5 after battling cancer at the age of 55.
  • He spent more than 25 years at Lionsgate, rising from director of acquisitions at Trimark Pictures to co-president of the Motion Picture Group.
  • He backed billion-dollar franchises such as John Wick and Saw and championed bold, original projects and emerging voices.
  • Lionsgate lauded his fearless spirit, creative energy and enduring relationships with talent in its official tribute.
  • Survived by his wife, Kristin, and sons Lucas, Xander and Nicholas, his family has requested donations to Stanford Medicine and UCLA’s neuro-oncology teams.