Overview

• Greg Cannom, a four-time Oscar-winning makeup and prosthetics artist, has passed away at the age of 73, as confirmed by Rick Baker on May 9, 2025.
• Cannom's groundbreaking work included aging transformations and iconic designs in films such as 'Bram Stoker’s Dracula,' 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.'
• Over his five-decade career, Cannom earned six additional Oscar nominations, an Academy Technical Achievement Award in 2005, and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
• In 2023, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Cannom with medical expenses following severe health issues, including diabetes and a leg amputation.
• Cannom's contributions to Hollywood's visual storytelling remain influential, with credits spanning celebrated films like 'The Lost Boys,' 'Titanic,' and 'Vice.'