Sam Mercer, who produced sevenM.
His wife Tegan Jones told Deadline that Mercer died February 12 of younger-onset Alzheimers.
He was the best big brother I could have hoped for, Shyamalan said in a statement.
Sam Mercer and ‘The Sixth Sense’Getty Images; Everett Collection
He made every movie a family, and Ive tried to emulate that in every film since.
After leaving Disney, Mercer transitioned to independent producing.
2 movie of 1999, behind onlyStar Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.
Paul Reubens in ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ (1985)Warner Bros/Everett Collection
Sam and I started working together when I was in my mid-20s, Shyamalan said.
He taught me that the culture of a set comes from the top down.
He led with kindness and showed me how to navigate pressure with grace.
He made me laugh and took care of me at the same time.
He did this with everyone.
When he was around, that was always true.
Working for Sam changed the entire trajectory of my life, Staub said in a statement.
He showed me how filmmaking could be a transformative experience for a crew and not just a job.
Along with his wife, Mercer is survived by his son Miles and daughter Sierra.
A memorial service will be held in the fall.
