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James
June 21, 2025
Rip richard.
Jeanne Ferber
September 3, 2021
Dick sad to hear that you have left Planet Earth the film industry will miss your talent and sense of humour, as will I. It was always fun working with you
God bless
Jeanne
"The Omen" and "Superman"
Mae
August 7, 2021
What a great director!! Mr Donner directed a lot of movies that I’m familiar with. To the family I am sorry for your loss. I which you a calm heart as you grieve.
Ruth Esther Gilmore
August 3, 2021
My age is nothing under the heavens*
by Ruth Esther Gilmore
(in memory of Richard Donner, 1930-2021)
Some moments I find precious,
caught between two closing doors,
a small flag of cotton moves
as I bend to capture it.
A blink of the eye is not fast enough,
for while I blink, the fog over the sea lifts,
the wall and trees and ducks
take on substantial forms,
the dreamlike quality rubs
its eyes at me, holding a frame of fingers
before my face, pretending
to forge a camera lens, I want to hold this
sight in a shifting moment of agelessness;
my age is nothing under the heavens,
as the sun comes out to run a race.
*from the book “Engaging Worlds” (Geest-Verlag) by Ruth Esther Gilmore
Jack Coe
July 29, 2021
We will hoist a glass of wine in your memory with each sunset we see at Lovers Cove on Orcas Island!
Rest in peace.
The Coe Family
Scott Borrmann
July 16, 2021
My wife and I worked for Dick between 1990 and 2015 on Maui. My wife Laura did the bookkeeping for his property and I was the crew on his 26 ft Shamrock "Ka Lalena" which he kept at his house. The Ka Lalena was the boat Danny Glover was always working on in the original Lethal Weapon movie. We took a lot of celebs and family out to Molokini for snorkeling/whale watching etc. What a great guy! Thanks for all the good times. Aloha and mahalo to you Dick for all that you did.
Billy Blake
July 8, 2021
I knew Dick since 1952, when my dad hired him because he had a heart attack. He taught Dick the business of filmmaking and Dick and I stayed close for his whole life. He was the kindest, funniest and most loyal friend a person could have. He has left a giant hole that can never be replaced. Rest on peace my friend
July 8, 2021
My prayers and condolences are with the family at this trying time. May God bring you much needed comfort. 2 Cor 1:3
Diana Drane-Revord
July 7, 2021
Thoughts about Dick go back to teenage kids together. He was a big kid back then and remained a big kid throughout his life. Same booming voice and robust laughter. A one of a kind sort of guy, to be sure. Many stories could be told about him with friends and family in upper NYS. Fond memories! RIP old buddy!
July 7, 2021
Remembering Richard Donner with fondness for his talented film-making. “Superman” is an all-time favorite of mine. May God give comfort and peace to the Donner family and close friends.
FRANCISCO JAVIER MILLÁN ALMENAR
July 7, 2021
I am devastated. Yesterday I couldn't believe that Dick had passed away. A man who has given me so much with his films. Dick was like a teacher in my childhood. Through his films I learned about friendship, love and the true meaning of the adventure of growing up.
I will always remember our telephone meeting with great emotion.
My heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Donner's Company family. A lot of strength for these difficult moments.
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss.
Goonies never say die !
Harry Simpson
July 6, 2021
Godspeed Richard, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful, and innumerable, film and TV memories. Unforgettable.
Ronny Bredemeyer
July 6, 2021
I LOVED THE SHOW'S SUPERMAN, LETHAL WEAPON ONE AND TWO!! THANK YOU MR. RICHARD DONNER FOR ALL OF THE MOVIES YOU LET US ENJOY, AND WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY THE RERUNS!! THOUGHTS/CONDOLENCES/PRAYERS TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS!! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!! REST-IN-PEACE''!!!
Mr jody Brachman
July 6, 2021
Hi how are you I am good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. RIP. I loved his movies etc.. he seemed like a nice guy. I will.miss him so. Take care bye
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