James G Robinson dead: The Exorcist and Georgia Rule star dies 'peacefully'

A huge Hollywood producer has died. James G. Robinson, known for The Exorcist and his 2006 feud with Lindsay Lohan, died 'peacefully' aged 90.

The producer died on 15 February, but his death has only just been announced. As the co-founder of Morgan Creek Entertainment with Joe Roth, Robinson was responsible for films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and a remake of the hit 1970s horror The Exorcist.

He is perhaps best known for his 2006 film Georgia Rule - not because of the film but because of the drama that occurred during it's filming. The film starred Lindsay Lohan, who Robinson berated publicly. In a legal letter, he called Lohan a "spoiled child" and accused her of stalling production when she called in sick after a night of alleged partying.

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Robinson wrote to Lohan: "We are well aware that your ongoing all-night heavy partying is the real reason for your so-called 'exhaustion'." He continued to call her "discourteous, irresponsible and unprofessional".

The film, which was released the year after, followed Lohan as a rebellious teenager who is sent to live with her grandmother, played by Jane Fonda. It received mostly negative reviews from critics, and scored 19% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Robinson's other films include the 1988 hit Young Guns, Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, The Last Of The Mohicans, Ture Romance and The Exorcist III. He broke into the film industry in the 1980s following a stint in the US Army. He is also credited for 10 episodes of The Exorcist TV series and the film The Exorcist: The Believer, which came out in 2023.

In 1997, he told Variety: "When you’re working at a studio, where it’s nice and comfortable, there’s no pain and in my mind no short gain. Bottom line is that the greatest feeling in the world is when you make a movie that you know is good and plays unusually well. That’s an emotional home run."

Following his death, which was reported by TMZ, Robinson is survived by his wife Barbara Lois Robinson, who was married to him for 61 years, and his children, Michael, Patrick, Brian, David, Thomas and Beth.

Via an online obituary, his family shared more details of Robinson's life. They revealed that he spent years in the automobile industry, founding Maryland Undercoating where he processed foreign cars, before eventually moving to film. They said: "His passion for storytelling and bold approach to filmmaking and business left a lasting mark on the industry."

They added that he would be remembered for his "entrepreneurial spirit, his generosity" and "his unwavering dedication to his career". "His legacy lives on through his loved ones and the many lives he touched throughout his life."

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