Steven Weisberg, film editor on “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” died October 16, at the age of 68.
The talented editor passed away at the Motion Picture & Television Fund hospital in Woodland Hill, California, where he had spent the last several years receiving care for early onset Alzheimer’s, according to Variety. His death was confirmed by his ex-wife, Susan Ellicott, but the exact cause of his death was not declared.
Weisberg’s career flourished from the ’90s onward, and his work included acclaimed projects such as, “Great Expectations,” and “A Little Princess.” He collaborated with some of the most respected directors in Hollywood, including Alfonso Cuarón, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Barry Levinson, according to Variety.
Weisberg lent his talents as an editor to a variety of films, and accumulated a long list of achievements in the entertainment industry. In addition to thriving in the editing of movies made for the big screen, he also demonstrated a true knack and passion for editing studio comedies.
His first major comedy editing credit was his work on Ben Stiller’s directorial debut – the wildly popular “Cable Guy.”
Weisberg’s editing skills were also behind a long list of Barry Sonnenfeld projects, including the live-action series, “The Tick,” and features “Big Trouble,” “Men in Black II,” “and “Permanent Midnight,” according to Variety.
He also worked on “Nurse Betty,” “The Producers,” and Barry Levinson’s “Man of the Year.”
“Morning Glory,” and “Albert Nobbs” also fell under his collection of successful accomplishments.
Weisberg’s final credit dates back to 2012, when he edited the Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones film, “Hope Springs,” according to Variety. (RELATED: ‘Rocky’ Actor Dead At 83)
Final arrangements have not been made public at this time.
Weisberg is survived by his sons, Nathaniel and Joseph.