# Mark Rydell, Director of ‘On Golden Pond’ and ‘The Rose,’ Dies at 97

Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director behind classics like 'On Golden Pond' and 'The Rose,' has died at age 97. His work shaped American cinema in the 1970s and '80s, earning acclaim for both film and television.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mark-rydell-dead-golden-pond-1236834732/) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:04:36 +0000
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