An icon from the Back to the Future franchise has sadly died.
Back to the Future is a classic 1985 sci-fi adventure film directed by Robert Zemeckis that blends humor, heart, and time travel into an unforgettable story. It follows teenager Marty McFly, who accidentally travels from 1985 to 1955 in a DeLorean time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.
Stranded in the past, Marty encounters his younger parents and must ensure they fall in love, or risk erasing his own existence.
With its clever script, iconic performances from Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, and a perfect mix of action, comedy, and nostalgia, the film has become a cultural touchstone and one of the most beloved movies of all time, spawning sequels, merchandise, and a devoted fanbase.
Sadly, it has been confirmed that Hollywood executive Frank Price, who helped bring this classic movie (as well as other films like Gandhi and Ghostbusters to the screen), has died at 95.
His son, former Amazon Studios president Roy Price, confirmed he died of natural causes in his sleep at his Santa Monica home on Monday, August 25.
Roy paid tribute in a message on X, writing: “My father, Frank Price, passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning at 95. He lived a full life, and we will miss him deeply.”
Tributes quickly followed, with one person sharing: "May peace be with his immortal soul and with all his family and friends."
Another wrote: "Deepest empathies, Roy. I hold many great memories of your father back when we were growing up." A third added: "I wish I was old enough to have a beer with him when I went and got that keg for everyone at Knights Landing back in 88!"
Born on May 17, 1930, in Decatur, Illinois, Frank began his career as a writer before moving into producing during the golden era of television Westerns, per Deadline.
He was involved in more than 100 episodes of The Virginian and 75 episodes of The Tall Man, the Pat Garrett–Billy the Kid series. He also worked on dramas including Ironside and It Takes a Thief, which starred Raymond Burr and Robert Wagner.
By the 1970s, Price transitioned to features, rising to become president and later chairman and CEO of Columbia Pictures.
During his tenure, he oversaw both box office smashes and critically acclaimed hits, backing Kramer vs. Kramer, Out of Africa, and Gandhi — all of which won Best Picture at the Oscars — along with Tootsie, Ghostbusters, The Karate Kid and Boyz n the Hood.
He later moved to Universal Pictures, where he greenlit the blockbuster Back to the Future trilogy and helped champion a new generation of filmmakers, including John Singleton.
While at Universal Television, Price earned an Emmy nomination for the HBO film The Tuskegee Airmen in 1995, which starred Laurence Fishburne and Cuba Gooding Jr., both of whom had appeared in Boyz n the Hood.
In addition to his studio leadership, Price founded Price Entertainment, producing titles such as Shadowlands and A Bronx Tale. His 10 biggest box office hits together grossed more than $1.5 billion — a staggering figure for the 1990s.
Beyond Hollywood, Price was deeply connected to the University of Southern California. He served as a trustee and, from 1992 to 2021, chaired the School of Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors, a role he was especially proud of.
As reported by the Express, the obituary for Price remembered him as devoted to both family and craft: "Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Katherine, whose love was his anchor; his sons, David, Roy, and William, who is married to Megan; and his 14 adored grandchildren, who brought him endless joy. His family remembers him as a warm, guiding presence whose love for storytelling was matched only by his love for them.
"Frank Price’s life was a masterpiece of its own - a story of vision, heart, and connection that will continue to inspire for generations to come."