Producer Bob George, 51, passes away after a tragic bike accident

The entertainment industry was hit with a wave of sorrow upon learning of the tragic passing of esteemed film producer Bob George, 51. George, renowned for his work on films such as Newness, Zoe, and Endings, Beginnings, passed away due to injuries from a bicycle accident in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles.

Bob George: The man behind the blockbusters 

Hailing from Peoria, Illinois, Bob George's dedication to the film industry was evident early on, working as a production accountant for blockbusters like Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, The Sum of All Fears, and The Lone Ranger, to name a few. With a steady rise in the industry, George further expanded his horizons and took on the mantle of a production consultant for the film Divergent. His first foray as a film producer came with the 2017 feature Newness, which garnered attention at Sundance and subsequently got acquired by Netflix. Subsequent projects like Zoe, which premiered at Tribeca, and Endings, Beginnings by Samuel Goldwyn Films, showcased his talent in identifying and fostering compelling stories.

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Ben York Jones, a close friend and collaborator, expressed his grief on Instagram, stating, "We lost beloved and sweet and virtuous Bob George this week. Bob was a friend and collaborator... His smile was undeniable and his demeanor was reverent... He passed suddenly in a bicycle accident on Tuesday. He rode his bike everywhere. He rides on in our hearts, which break for his partner Yasmine, his family, and the loss of our friend."

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A legacy left behind

At the time of his tragic demise, George was actively collaborating with Jones on another film directed by Drake Doremus, titled Aurora, under CJ Entertainment. Furthermore, he had also taken on the role of a production consultant for the anticipated action thriller Tin Soldier. Bob George's remarkable journey in the world of cinema and his untimely departure has indeed left a void in Hollywood. He is survived by his wife, artist Yasmine Nasser Diaz, and his sister, Jennifer.

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