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Lynda Obst, Executive Producer of ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and Associate Producer of ‘Flashdance,’ Dies at 74

By Pat Saperstein Oct 22, 2024 | 5:55 PM

Lynda Obst, who had producing credits on high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 74. “I was immensely proud of her. She was a trailblazer for women in the industry at a time when it was very difficult for women to have prominent roles. […]