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IMAX Pioneer David Keighley Dies at 77 After Cancer Battle

9/3/2025

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David Keighley, Imax's first chief quality officer, passed away on August 28 at age 77 after a cancer battle.
He managed post-production for over 500 Imax films, collaborating with notable directors such as Christopher Nolan and James Cameron.
Keighley's final project was Nolan's "The Odyssey," scheduled for release on July 17, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.

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David Keighley, Imax's first chief quality officer, passed away on August 28 at age 77 after a cancer battle.
He managed post-production for over 500 Imax films, collaborating with notable directors such as Christopher Nolan and James Cameron.
Keighley's final project was Nolan's "The Odyssey," scheduled for release on July 17, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.