Mark Rydell, Oscar-Nominated Director of ‘On Golden Pond,’ Dies at 97

Mark Rydell, the director best known for the Oscar-nominated film On Golden Pond, has died at the age of 97. His passing was confirmed following a career that spanned both acting and directing, with notable contributions to cinema including The Rose, Cinderella Liberty, and The Cowboys.

Before transitioning to a prolific career behind the camera, Rydell worked as an actor, including a role on the soap opera As the World Turns. His directorial work featured collaborations with prominent stars such as John Wayne and Bette Midler, the latter of whom publicly acknowledged his influence on her career following the news of his death.