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His next film, “Highlander : The Source”, just completed
Bill Panzer, the producer of the “Highlander” series (the fifth in the series is set to be released shortly), has sadly passed away.
A post on the Highlander-Community.com forums states “I’ve just received the news that Bill Panzer has died in Los Angeles. The information comes direct from Carmel Macpherson and has been confirmed by David Abramowitz and Adrian Paul.”
Adrian Paul, who played Duncan McCloud in two “Highlander” films, wrote a tribute to the producer on his website. Among his words, “I know there were times that you questioned your position in Hollywood; questioned whether you were big enough, good enough or successful enough. Perhaps inside, like many of us, you didn’t believe that you had achieved everything that you dreamed of. But believe me, you touched millions. You were able to create something that made a ripple in the frequency of life and touched people’s hearts and souls. For that we all thank you.
However, the thing I regret the most is that in all that time, in all the moments we spent together, in all the places we visited – Vancouver, Paris, Vilnius, London, Bucharest, Los Angeles Bordeaux, Cannes and Daytona – I never truly thanked you for allowing me into the Highlander universe and for giving me the opportunity to play Duncan MacLeod. So, from the bottom of my heart Bill, thank you. Thank You. Thank You.”
Panzer produced all five “Highlander” films; as well as each TV series based on the property. His other credits include “The Osterman Weekend”, “Freeway” and “Cutting Class”. His latest film, “Highlander : The Source” – which has been in development for a number of years – will be released in September.
