Jon Landau, Oscar-Winning Producer of 'Titanic' and 'Avatar,' Dies at 63

Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of “Titanic,” “Avatar” and its sequel “The Way of Water,” has died at the age of 63.

Landau's death was confirmed by Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, who called him a “visionary.”

Jon Landau with James Cameron at the 1998 Oscars. (Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)

“Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on the silver screen,” Bergman said of Landau. “His remarkable contributions to the film industry have left an indelible mark and he will be deeply missed. He was an iconic and successful producer, but also an even better person and a true force of nature who inspired everyone around him,” Bergman said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.