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Hollywood Producer Stephen Downing Dies at 87, Remembered for Justice Advocacy

12/4/2025

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Stephen Downing, a Hollywood producer known for MacGyver, died at 87 from sepsis.
His family announced his passing on November 20.
He began as a commanding officer in the Los Angeles Police Department and produced over 500 hours of content.
Downing was a critic of the war on drugs and militarization of policing, and his family described him as a devoted husband, father, mentor committed to justice and systemic change.

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Stephen Downing, a Hollywood producer known for MacGyver, died at 87 from sepsis.
His family announced his passing on November 20.
He began as a commanding officer in the Los Angeles Police Department and produced over 500 hours of content.
Downing was a critic of the war on drugs and militarization of policing, and his family described him as a devoted husband, father, mentor committed to justice and systemic change.