Online Tributes For Richard Donner

With yesterday’s news of the passing of “Superman: The Movie” director Richard Donner, tributes have been posted online from those who worked with him and those whose work was inspired by him. Here is a small selection of those tributes…

Warner Bros. – Rest in peace to legendary Director, Richard Donner. Thank you for helping us all believe a man can fly.

Rest in peace to legendary Director, Richard Donner. Thank you for helping us all believe a man can fly. pic.twitter.com/M1uQJJLOG5

— Warner Bros. (@WBHomeEnt) July 5, 2021

Amblin – Steven Spielberg reflects on the passing of Richard Donner, friend, and beloved director of THE GOONIES for Amblin Entertainment, who passed away today at 91.

Steven Spielberg reflects on the passing of Richard Donner, friend, and beloved director of THE GOONIES for Amblin Entertainment, who passed away today at 91.#RichardDonner #TheGoonies pic.twitter.com/6KSmKvWqVI

— Amblin (@amblin) July 5, 2021

Zack Snyder – Thank you, Richard Donner. You made me believe.

Thank you, Richard Donner. You made me believe. pic.twitter.com/zmeONQpTUT

— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) July 5, 2021

Patty Jenkins – I loved Richard Donner as person, and massively admired him as a director. To think he made The Omen, Superman, The Goonies and Lethal Weapon in just over 10 years time, and many more. Stunning. Truly one of the greatest American filmmakers of all time. He will be sorely missed.

I loved Richard Donner as person, and massively admired him as a director. To think he made The Omen, Superman, The Goonies and Lethal Weapon in just over 10 years time, and many more. Stunning. Truly one of the greatest American filmmakers of all time. He will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/6BWIkrvfuN

— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) July 6, 2021

JA Bayona – Over the years I knew I didn’t want to be Superman: I wanted to be Richard Donner. And thanks to him, I am who I am today. Rest In Peace.

Over the years I knew I didn’t want to be Superman: I wanted to be Richard Donner. And thanks to him, I am who I am today.
Rest In Peace.#RichardDonner pic.twitter.com/zQmojVMZsW

— JA Bayona (@FilmBayona) July 5, 2021

Jay Oliva – RIP Richard Donner. You inspired this kid to explore the world of superheroes.

RIP Richard Donner. You inspired this kid to explore the world of superheroes. 🙏 #SupermanTheMovie #RIPRichardDonner pic.twitter.com/ctIUerFq6Z

— Jay Oliva (@jayoliva1) July 6, 2021

Dan Jurgens – So sad to hear of Richard Donner’s passing. I will never forget sitting in the theater, watching the credits, knowing something special was coming. Pulled me into the movie and character both. And this is still one of the all time best movie ads ever.

So sad to hear of Richard Donner’s passing. I will never forget sitting in the theater, watching the credits, knowing something special was coming. Pulled me into the movie and character both. And this is still one of the all time best movie ads ever. pic.twitter.com/AdMeEGJ0pj

— Dan Jurgens (@thedanjurgens) July 6, 2021

Phillip Kennedy Johnson – I chose my path in life largely due to Richard Donner, John Williams, and Christopher Reeve. RIP, sir. Your impact was immeasurable. #Superman

I chose my path in life largely due to Richard Donner, John Williams, and Christopher Reeve. RIP, sir. Your impact was immeasurable. #Superman pic.twitter.com/Twl7iNf5p5

— Phillip Kennedy Johnson (@PhillipKJohnson) July 6, 2021

Tom Taylor – Thank you for my heroes, Richard Donner. Thank you for Superman, for Lois, and for making us believe a man can fly.

Thank you for my heroes, Richard Donner.
Thank you for Superman, for Lois, and for making us believe a man can fly. pic.twitter.com/NkA51Tu3i4

— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) July 6, 2021

Jay Towers – Look how the cast of Superman loved Richard Donner.

Look how the cast of Superman loved Richard Donner. pic.twitter.com/1kkD5ybMTU

— Jay Towers (@JayTowers) July 5, 2021

Ande Parks – Operating in a pressure cooker of absurd studio and producer demands, Richard Donner made a Superman film that showed us all how comics’ most important icon could speak to the world in a voice of compassion and genuine heroism. Goodspeed, sir.

Operating in a pressure cooker of absurd studio and producer demands, Richard Donner made a Superman film that showed us all how comics’ most important icon could speak to the world in a voice of compassion and genuine heroism. Goodspeed, sir.

— Ande Parks (@andeparks) July 5, 2021

Ilya Salkind – Very sad news today Richard Donner passed away. Tremendous loss … I’m devastated. Condolences and sincere sympathies to Lauren & his entire family. All of our love.