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Alan Ladd Jr., the producer who green-litStar Warsand worked on 14 Best Picturenominated films, has died.

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Ladd was known for being a stand-up guy and an all-around nice fellow.

Ladds daughter broke the news in a Facebook post.

No cause of death was given.

Ladd was the son of actor Alan Ladd.

My biggest contribution toStar Warswas keeping my mouth shut and standing by the picture, said Ladd.