Stan Winston, R.I.P. -- UPDATED

Winston, a man whose name has been on pretty much any good SFX done in the last 30+ years, has passed away. His production company has been involved in scads of great films, from Alien to Zathura. He has been taken from us too soon and he will be missed.

UPDATE:

Don't miss Ain't It Cool News' tribute, with many of Stan's friends in the industry sending in their thoughts. It's only fitting, given the ridiculously small obits Winston is getting in the mainstream press. I'm sorry, but news companies have obits prepared for any celeb of a certain age, notoriety or with ill health, and such a Hollywood giant deserves better than a paltry three paragraphs.