‘On Golden Pond’ director Mark Rydell passes away at 97; Bette Midler pays tribute
‘On Golden Pond’ director Mark Rydell passes away at 97; Bette Midler pays tribute. Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for ‘On Golden Pond’, ‘The Rose’ and ‘For the Boys’, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was announced by Bette Midler on Instagram.Mark Rydell passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026….