Photographer Phil Stern, who captured some of the most iconic images of Hollywood stars including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Frank Sinatra, has died at age 95.
Director Brett Ratner shared the news Sunday morning on Instagram and Twitter, writing: “My good friend pictured here passed today! #PhilStern 95 year old Legendary photographer.”
Stern’s New York-based licensing representative, Geoff Katz, confirmed his death to the Los Angeles Times.
Stern was born in Philadelphia on Sept. 3, 1919, according to his website.
He enlisted in the Army and served as a combat photographer during World War II.