Irving Kershner dies........he was 87

Story by:  Sancho

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Mr. Kershner was a reknowned director, whose most famous movie, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, made him more famous than he was before.  Kershner's other credits include, Sean Connery's last appearance as James Bond in Never Say Never Again, Robocop 2, and Up the Sandbox.  Mr. Keshner was not only a friend, but a mentor to George Lucas, who championed Lucas' visions ever since THX 1138.  Mr. Kershner passed away this past Saturday, and it wasn't until Monday, that the press release was given publicly.  It was known, that Mr. Kershner had been battling lung cancer for the past 3 years.  At least now we can say, he can rest in peace.

(1923-2010)