Robert-Relyea-Obituary

Robert E. Relyea

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The film producer and director whose credits included "The Magnificent Seven" and "West Side Story has died. Robert E. Relyea was 82.

A spokeswoman for Relyea says he died March 5 of natural causes in Los Angeles.

Relyea's career spanned over 40 years. He worked with stars such as John Wayne on "The Alamo" and Elvis Presley on "Jailhouse Rock."

He collaborated with Steve McQueen on several films, including "Bullitt," ''Le Mans" and "The Reivers."

Relyea started as an MGM crew member in 1955 and served as president of production at MGM-United Artists from 1997 to 2001. He released his autobiography, "Not So Quiet on the Set," in 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; five children; two stepchildren and grandchildren.

DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer


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Dottie and family, I just heard Bob's passing. He was a wonderful man and working for him was an amazing experience I will never forget. My prayers and condolences go out to you. I hope each day gets easier. With much love, Cathy Stoia

so sorry for your loss,please take comfort in these words...isah.66:13.."like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting,so I myself shall keep comforting you people."..........

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My sincere condolence for the loss of Robert your dear loved one. May your fond thoughts of him bring back good memories. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit that you all show. [email protected]

I offer my sincere condolences. Take comfort in knowing that God cares for you and invites you to look to him for comfort. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

When I was at Cal-Arts and beginning to look out in the world for work, Robert became a contact as well as a friend. He will be deeply missed. His good works in his personal life as well as his working life will be remembered for a very long time. My condolences to his family.

Sorry for the loss.Sympathy to family and friends. Eccl.9:11.

My sincere Condolences to the Relyea Family. May you be comforted in the fact that "he willwipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. neither will mourning nor be any be anymore."What a marvelous earth to live on then, in paradise.