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Legendary producer of “The Godfather,” Al Ruddy, died May 25 at the age of 94. The Hollywood icon is for his and iconic contributions to the entertainment industry. Ruddy took home two Best Picture Oscars for his work producing “ ” and “Million Dollar Baby.

” Fellow celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute and share fond memories of the star. A spokesperson for the family reported that Ruddy died at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center after a brief illness, according to . Ruddy held the prestigious honor of being just one of nine producers to ever earn two Best Picture Oscars.



Miles Teller recently portrayed the talented producer in the Paramount+ miniseries, “The Offer.” “It was an honor and a privilege to portray Al in The Offer. Al lived a life most could only dream of and all would envy,” Teller said.

Director Dexter Fletcher issued a statement about Ruddy’s passing, calling him “One of the last Mohicans who created great movies which still influence and inspire to this day,” according to Deadline. Ruddy’s final big-screen producing credit was Clint Eastwood’s 2021 western drama, “Cry Macho.” Eastwood issued a personal statement upon hearing of his friend’s passing.

Producer (left) Al Ruddy (for Godfather) best picture with Liza Minnelli (best actress for Cabaret and Joel Gray, best supporting actor for Cabaret. Bettmann/ “He was a great friend of mine and I will deeply miss him,” Eastwood said Tuesday, according to Deadli.

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