Ray Parker Jr. Pays Tribute To The Late Ivan Reitman

Ray Parker Jr. paid his respects to the late Ivan Reitman.

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Reitman was the director behind the first two “Ghostbusters” films.

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Reitman’s son, Jason Reitman, directed 2021’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”

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Ray Parker Jr. created the iconic “Ghostbusters” theme song.

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It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.

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It also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

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Parker shared a smiling photo of the two to his Instagram page.

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“Ivan heard and believed in my song Ghostbusters and made it a hit record,” he wrote.

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“Thx Ivan we will miss you!” he added. “Ivan Reitman RIP!”

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