Marvel Studios executives Kevin Feige and Louis DEsposito issued a joint statement on Christophers passing.

He was a calm presence behind the camera, and a wonderful, supportive crew member on set.

Jamie was a beloved member of our Marvel Studios family, and he will be dearly missed.

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Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Christopher frequently worked with Rian Johnson, James Gunn, David Yates, and Sam Raimi, among others.

Jamie was a good friend, and he loved making movies, Johnson said in a statement.

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He loved his crew, loved his job, the process of it and the history of it.

I loved him as a friend and a collaborator, and Ill miss his laugh.

Im heartbroken to have lost him.

Christophers first credit came with David FinchersAlien 3in 1992.

Other credits in the 90s includedGoldenEye, The Fifth Element, andThe Mummy.

No memorial plans have been announced.