Mark Rydell, Director of 'On Golden Pond,' Dies at 97

Mark Rydell, Oscar-nominated director of "On Golden Pond" (1981), died of natural causes August 13, 2026, in Los Angeles at 97. His daughter Amy Rydell confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter. "On Golden Pond" earned 10 Oscar nominations, grossed over $119 million, and gave Henry Fonda his final role and only Academy Award. ABC News reported the details.