Gary Kurtz

Gary Douglas Kurtz (July 27, 1940 – September 23, 2018) was an American movie producer. He is known for helping produce the movies "American Graffiti" (1973), "" (1977), "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), "The Dark Crystal" (1982) and "Return to Oz" (1985).
Kurtz was born in Los Angeles, California. He was twice divorced. He had three children. He later married Clare Gabriel in 2003.
Kurt died of cancer in North London, England, at the age of 78.