Hollywood stunt coordinator Gary Jensen, best known for his work in The Usual Suspects and the first two X-Men films, has died at the age of 74. His daughter-in-law Laura Jensen confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter he died on April 11. He had recently spent two months in the hospital for back surgery.

He begans his career in the 1970s and performed stunts on hit movies such as 1982 film Tron, as well as Independence Day in 1983, among other films. He also appeared in In the Line of Fire in 1993. He collaborated with director Kevin Smith on five movies - Dogma (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001). Clerks II (2006), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) and Red State (2011). He also worked on films including The Return of the Living Dead in 1985, Evil Dead II in 1987 and Miracle Mile in 1988. He was also stunt coordinator on 14 Perry Mason telefilms at NBC between 1989-94.

Fans rushed to social media to pay tribute upon hearing the news. "Gary Jensen - what an incredible resume! Rest in Piece to a fine example of how stunt coordinators make the films we love memorable," one wrote on X.

"Jensen was old-school hollywood, did stunts on 100+ projects. worked with major directors when practical effects still mattered. legends like him deserve more recognition," another added.

A third chimed in: "The stunt community has lost another legend. RIP Gary Jensen."

Meanwhile a fourth wrote: "The Stunt Industry lost an incredible stuntman this past week! He was a great stuntman and a wonderful guy! We loved meeting him as kids and spending time with him on sets when he and our dad worked together over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time."

Gary was born in San Francisco on December 11, 1950. In 1978 he began hsi career in earnest as the stunt coordinator on the film FM. That same year he began a three-year stint doing stunts on B.J. and the Bear where he also served as a second-unit director.

He retired from stunt work in 2017 after working on the movie South Dakota. A keen horseman he had often said if he couldn’t get on his horse, then it was time to retire.

He is survived by his children, Ben Ethan, Molly, Jessi and Chloe; his siblings, Keith, Lynn and Ellen; and nine grandchildren.

A “Final Production Meeting” will take place on June 8 in the Los Angeles area, with the venue to be announced.