Glenn Berger, longtime national controller for the International Cinematographers Guild, died today at work in the union’s headquarters on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. He was 64, and just four days away of retirement.
“Our hearts are broken as we write to inform you of the sudden passing of a beloved member of our Local 600 family, Glenn Berger,” guild president John Lindley and national executive director Rebecca Rhine said in a statement to their members.
“Glenn, who died early this morning, was Comptroller of the Local for over 25 years,”They added. “He was set to begin his well-deserved retirement on January 14. We have no words to describe our deep grief at the passing of our dear friend and colleague. During this time of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with Patricia, Grant and Olivia, his granddaughters.
IATSE Local 600, the guild that he belonged to, posted his news on its website, but did not provide any other details. A service or gathering is also unknown.