John G. Avildsen, Oscar-winning director of Rocky and The Karate Kid, John G. Avildsen, has died aged 81.
Avildsen also directed The Karate Kid, released in 1984, as well as The Karate Kid Part II in 1986 and The Karate Kid Part III in 1989.
Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio released a statement which said: “His earlier films, Rocky and Save The Tiger, helped influence my adolescence.
His guidance in the creation of Daniel LaRusso and direction in The Karate Kid became an influence that changed my life.
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