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Hollywood Icon Frank Price Dies at 95, Leaving Legacy

8/26/2025

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Frank Price, a notable film and television executive, died at 95 in Santa Monica, confirmed by his son.
He led Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures, overseeing films such as "Ghostbusters," "Gandhi," and "The Karate Kid."
Price earned multiple Academy Awards and contributed to many successful TV series and films.
He supported the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and is survived by his wife and three sons.

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Frank Price, a notable film and television executive, died at 95 in Santa Monica, confirmed by his son.
He led Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures, overseeing films such as "Ghostbusters," "Gandhi," and "The Karate Kid."
Price earned multiple Academy Awards and contributed to many successful TV series and films.
He supported the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and is survived by his wife and three sons.