Rambo director Ted Kotcheff dies aged 94 as family pays tribute

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of a cinematic legend as Ted Kotcheff, the acclaimed director known for his work on Weekend at Bernie's and the Rambo trilogy, died at the age of 94. His family, who was by his side at Hospital Joya in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico , announced his peaceful passing. Ted's son, Thomas Kotcheff, shared the heartbreaking news with TMZ, stating that his father died on Friday night.

While the cause of death remains undisclosed, tributes have been pouring in from fans and admirers. One heartfelt message read, "One of the great Canadian directors. RIP Ted.



" Al Pacino and Robert De Niro's iconic Heat moment that fans are hoping to see in sequel Michael J Fox's life turned upside down after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease Another admirer reflected on Kotcheff's passion for filmmaking, saying, "Just watched First Blood last week, and viewed his comments in the special features. You could tell the guy loved making movies. Absolutely infectious commentary.

RIP." A third tribute highlighted Kotcheff's skillful direction, "RIP Ted Kotcheff. One of the most artful and entertaining filmographies of the assignment directors of his era," while another expressed a sentiment of premature loss, "Gone too soon.

" Ted's career was marked by significant achievements, particularly the 1982 blockbuster First Blood, starring Sylvester Stallone as the unforgettable John Ramboa, a role cast by Ted himself. The film soared to success, grossing over $125 million globally, yet despite this triumph, Ted chose not to direct the subsequent sequels. "They offered me the first sequel, and after I read the script I said, 'In the first film he doesn't kill anybody.

In this film he kills 75 people,'" Ted revealed to Filmmaker magazine in 2016, expressing his dismay at how it seemed to glorify the Vietnam War - a conflict he deemed unwise. He elaborated on his stance, "Fifty-five-thousand young Americans died and so many veterans committed suicide. I couldn't turn myself inside out like that and make that kind of picture.

Of course, I could have been a rich man today - that sequel made $300 million." DON'T MISS..

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Married to actress Sylvia Kay in 1960, Ted fathered three children before their divorce in 1972. Sadly, Sylvia passed away in January 2019 at 82 years old. Ted later tied the knot with Laifun Chun and the pair had two children.

His personal and professional journey is being captured in an upcoming documentary..