German Director Wolfgang Petersen Passes Away At Age 81

German director Wolfgang Petersen has passed away.

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He had created several successful Hollywood films including 1997’s “Air Force One.”

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He also directed 2000’s “The Perfect Storm” and 2006’s “Poseidon.”

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He became most famous for his World War II movie, “Das Boot.”

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The film was nominated for six Academy Awards and had the biggest budget in German movie history.

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He passed away last Friday in his Brentwood Residence.

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He went peacefully after struggling with pancreatic cancer.

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He left behind his wife, Maria Antoinette, who he was married to for over 50 years.

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He also leaves behind a son named Daniel and two grandchildren.

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