Film editor Don Zimmerman, who was Oscar-nommed for “Coming Home” and known for his work on the “Rocky” franchise and ”Night at the Museum,” died on July 24 in Studio City. He was 81.
The American Cinema Editors confirmed Zimmerman’s death on their Instagram story. Zimmerman died as a result of acute myeloid leukemia.
Originally starting off his career studying veterinary science, Zimmerman began working a number of jobs in gas stations, insurance and various other roles during the Vietnam War. After a friend recommended that Zimmerman try a job in show business as an assistant, Zimmerman began working his way in the industry, eventually becoming a sound
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