'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman dies at 75


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Ivan Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday (Feb 12) night at his home in Montecito, California. Photo: AP

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from "Animal House” to "Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75.

Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday (Feb 12) night at his home in Montecito, California, his family told The Associated Press.

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