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John Avildsen, Oscar-winning director of 'Rocky,' dies at 81

John Avildsen, the Oscar-winning director who made Hollywood's quintessential underdog story in 1976 boxing saga "Rocky" dies at age 81.

June 17, 2017
June 17, 2017

John Avildsen, Oscar-winning director of 'Rocky,' dies at 81

John Avildsen, the Oscar-winning director who made Hollywood's quintessential underdog story in 1976 boxing saga "Rocky" dies at age 81.