Ivan Reitman, producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dies at 75

Among other notable films he directed were ‘Twins,’ ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ and ‘Six Days, Seven Nights’

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75.

Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family said.

“Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” children Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement.