Mark Rydell, the director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97
- Posted on August 15, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Mark Rydell, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the critically celebrated drama 'On Golden Pond,' passed away at age 97 in Woodland Hills, California. The 1981 film, starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, became a landmark achievement in cinema history, garnering ten Academy Award nominations and establishing Rydell's legacy as a masterful storyteller. His contributions to film and television spanning decades left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
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Mark Rydell, the director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 97
Mark Rydell, the director of "On Golden Pond," a 1981 drama that earned 10 Oscar nominations, has died at 97 in Woodland Hills.
