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George A. Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" has influenced generations of horror enthusiasts.
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George Romero
Died on July 16, 2017 at age 77
A horror visionary, Mr. Romero created the modern zombie genre with his 1968 cult film, “Night of the Living Dead,” which has spawned sequels and influenced generations of horror enthusiasts.
Notable Deaths 2017
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lewis, David Rockefeller, Trisha Brown, Glen Campbell, Dick Gregory, Edith Windsor, Sam Shepard, Tom Petty and many others who died this year.