Richard Donner, prolific director of the first Superman adaptation as well as The Goonies, has died at the age of 91. Though his death has been confirmed, the cause has not been disclosed to the media.

Donner began his career as an actor in the 1950s, but soon discovered his talents lay elsewhere and stepped behind the camera. He honed his skills working on television series in the 20th century, including The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Wanted: Dead or Alive, and The Twilight Zone. 

He also worked as a producer later in life, working on X-Men, and its origin sequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine. 

Tributes from fellow industry members have been pouring in. In a statement to Variety, director and producer Spielberg wrote: "Dick had such a powerful command of his movies, and was so gifted across so many genres. Being in his circle was akin to hanging out with your favorite coach, smartest professor, fiercest motivator, most endearing friend, staunchest ally, and — of course — the greatest Goonie of all,” Spielberg said. “He was all kid. All heart. All the time. I can’t believe he’s gone, but his husky, hearty laugh will stay with me always.”

Richard Donner had the biggest, boomiest voice you could imagine.
He commanded attention and he laughed like no man has ever laughed before. Dick was so much fun. What I perceived in him, as a 12 year old kid, is that he cared. I love how much he cared.

- Goonies Never Say Die

— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) July 5, 2021

“Working with Dick Donner, Mel Gibson and the Lethal Weapon team was one of the proudest moments of my career. I will forever be grateful to him for that,” Danny Glover added. “Dick genuinely cared about me, my life and my family. We were friends and loved each other far beyond collaborating for the screen and the success that the Lethal Weapon franchise brought us. I will so greatly miss him.”

Richard Donner made big time movies. Movies that remain in our consciousness. That never has been and never is easy. Always admired his work. #RIP https://t.co/NPqlIqcApe via @variety

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) July 5, 2021