RIP Wes Craven

RIP Wes Craven

Legendary horror writer and director Wes Craven has died at the age of 76.

Craven died today in Los Angeles after battling brain cancer, various news sites report.

Craven, of course, is known for a plethora of movies including A Nightmare On Elm Street, Swamp Thing, Scream, The Hills Have Eyes, and The Last House on the Left.

“It is with deep sadness we inform you that Wes Craven passed away at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, after battling brain cancer,” his family wrote in a statement. “He was 76 years old. Craven was surrounded by love, in the presence of his family at home in Los Angeles.”

About Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games and pop culture and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.

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