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Legendary Director George Armitage Passes Away at 82

2/22/2025

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George Armitage, the visionary director behind iconic films like Hit Man and Grosse Pointe Blank, has passed away at the age of 82. His former agency confirmed the heartbreaking news. A Connecticut native, Armitage began his illustrious career at 20th Century Fox, leaving an indelible mark on cinema. The cause of his death remains unknown.

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George Armitage, the visionary director behind iconic films like Hit Man and Grosse Pointe Blank, has passed away at the age of 82. His former agency confirmed the heartbreaking news. A Connecticut native, Armitage began his illustrious career at 20th Century Fox, leaving an indelible mark on cinema. The cause of his death remains unknown.