Carlo Rambaldi Honored with Posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Special effects master Carlo Rambaldi is being honored today with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Director Guillermo del Toro paid tribute to the Italian artist, describing him as a “worldwide maestro of magic” for his contributions to the film industry.

Rambaldi, who passed away in 2012 at age 86, is most famous for designing the iconic title character in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” During his distinguished career, he earned three Academy Awards for his groundbreaking work in special effects.

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