John Avildsen Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Rocky’ Director And ‘Karate Kid’ Helmer Was 81

UPDATE with statements from MGM’s Gary Barber, DGA: John G. Avildsen, who won the Best Director Oscar for 1977’s Best Picture winner Rocky that introduced the world to Sylvester Stallone, and who later helmed three Karate Kid movies, has died in Los Angeles. He was 81. The Los Angeles … Read entire story.

Source: Deadline