Ken Atchity, producer of The Meg and author of 20 books, dies at 82
Ken Atchity, a literary manager and film producer known for his work on The Meg, died Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 82.
Cause of death and location
His longtime business partner Chi-Li Wong confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter. Atchity passed away from kidney failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Film production credits
He produced more than 30 films during his career in Hollywood. His credits include Joe Somebody, Life or Something Like It, and the shark thriller The Meg.
Literary work and education
Atchity wrote over 20 books and headed Story Merchant Books to sell client works. Before entering entertainment, he served as a professor of English at Occidental College.
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- The Hollywood Reporter
- Variety
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