Drew Struzan, the artist famous for his classic movie posters for films like *Star Wars*, *Indiana Jones*, and *The Muppets*, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He passed away on October 13, according to a post on his social media. His Instagram manager shared that Struzan often expressed how happy he was to know people loved his work.
You’ve almost certainly seen the work of Drew Struzan, even if you don’t know his name. He created iconic movie posters for films like *The Thing* and the *Harry Potter* series, and essentially defined the look of the modern blockbuster. His paintings were known for their smooth, radiant quality – they seemed to glow and hinted at the magic within. These posters promised exciting adventures, memorable characters, and high production values. Beyond that, his work, especially the *Indiana Jones* posters, linked the new wave of blockbuster films to the classic glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age. They marked a shift away from the grittier style of the 1970s and signaled a return to big, glossy visuals and sweeping scores.
Drew Struzan created the posters for four Muppet films, starting with *The Muppet Movie* and continuing through *Muppet Treasure Island*. The Muppets released a statement calling Struzan a “legendary artist” and thanking him for sharing his “incredible talent.” He was known for creating instantly recognizable and beloved movie posters.
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