CultureOscar-nominated ‘On Golden Pond’ director Mark Rydell dies at 97

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director known for “On Golden Pond,” has died at 97. His daughter, Amy Rydell, confirmed that he died Thursday of natural causes.

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