Steven Spielberg is paying tribute to a "one of a kind" collaborator.
On Tuesday, the 78-year-old filmmaker spoke out about the death of his longtime publicist, Marvin Levy, who he worked with for approximately half a century, beginning with Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Levy also advised Spielberg on several other highly successful films, including E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Best Picture winner Schindler’s List(1993), Saving Private Ryan(1998) and Lincoln(2012), before retiring in July 2024.
"Marvin’s passing is a huge loss for me and our industry writ large," Spielberg began in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. "There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind. For over 50 years, he was a deeply loyal and exceptional collaborator who was respected and appreciated by all those who were lucky enough to learn from his counsel. When it came to handling the press, he had no peer. To the media and the world of exhibition, Marvin was the face of Amblin."
"We were opposite ends of the moviemaking process," Spielberg’s statement continued, "Every time I reached the end of production on a film, Marvin’s work had only begun. Through countless films, TV series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive."
"He loved his work, and was endlessly enthusiastic about our business. He was creative, innovative and respected for his knowledge and honesty. He was excited to figure [out] new and better ways to present films to audiences. As a result, he was the first and only publicist to receive an Academy Award," he concluded.
Levy died on Monday, April 7, at the age of 96. According to the outlet, he is survived by his wife, Carol; their sons, Don and Doug; and two grandsons, Brian and Daniel.
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