Isidoro Raponi, whose talents brought E.T., King Kong, and other films to life for millions of spectators, has passed away.
Raponi’s expertise was in mechanical effects. The art form, also known as practical or physical effects, employs motorized props, scenery, scale models, and pyrotechnics.
He was 76 when he died on May 27 at a Los Angeles
Isidoro Raponi cause of death
He died at the rehabilitation clinic of congestive heart failure, according to longtime Disney communications executive Howard Green.
Raponi was a brilliant person and an unsung hero.”
Isidoro Raponi wife and children
His wife of 40 years, Nina, and his daughter, Tiziana, are survivors. Daniel, his son, died in 2007.
He resigned in 2008 but was persuaded to return for one more job on Ben Affleck’s 2012 picture, Argo, which went on to win the Best Picture, Oscar.
Isidoro Raponi net worth
Raponi was worth 5 million as of 2022.
Among other films, he worked on effects and props for The Running Man, The Hunt for Red October, The Godfather: Part III, Air Force One, and Dr. Dolittle.
Isidoro Raponi funeral
His funeral is yet to be held per reports.
