Stan Winston by Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com
Stan Winston a four-time Oscar winner for his groundbreaking special effects wizardy died on Sunday after a seven-year struggle with multiple myeloma He was 62 A pioneer in the craft of combining live-action with computer imaging Winstons memorable creations and contributions to cinematic lore include Jurassic Park dinosaurs Aliens and Terminators The entertainment industry has lost a genius and I lost one of my best friends California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says in a statement cited by the AP Stans work will live on forever Wintons recent projects included Iron Man Terminator Salvation The Future Begins GI Joe and James Camerons Avatar Think back Which of Winstons creations most made you sit in the theater with jaw agape and think Weve hit a crazy new level of special effects Matt Mitovich
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