Sunday June 15th, after a seven year battle with multiple myeloma, Stan Winston passed away at the age of 62. Stan Winston began his FX career as an apprentice at Walt Disney Studios in 1969. In 1972 he established Stan Winston Studio. Stan Winston would become a household name in the 80's with the release of The Terminator, Aliens, Edward Scissorhands, Predator, Monster Squad, and finished the decade with his directorial debut Pumpkinhead. Stan continued throughout his career to raise the bar with FX wonders such as T2, Jurrasic Park, and Titanic.

A spokesperson for the family said that "Stan died peacefully at home surrounded by family."

He will be missed by many.