Tim McGovern, Visual Effects Veteran and Oscar Winner for "Total Recall," Dies at 68

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Tim McGovern, a visual effects veteran who earned an Oscar for his work on 1990’s "Total Recall," died Saturday in his sleep. He was 68.

His wife, Reena NeGandhi, posted the news of his death on Facebook.

“Today is the saddest day of my life,” she wrote. “My Husband Tim McGovern, an Oscar winner for the VFX in 1990’s for "Total Recall" and several more awards from the VES has died today. He passed away in his sleep.”

McGovern, considered a digital effects pioneer, was a Visual Effects Society board member for nearly two decades. He served as the board’s vice chair as well as founding co-chair of the VES Awards committee. In October, McGovern received the VES Founders Award and also was bestowed lifetime VES membership.

 

 

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