Bob Rafelson, New Hollywood Era Director, Dies At 89

American film director, writer and producer Bob Rafelson is seen in this 1981 photo. Rafelson, a co-creator of "The Monkees," who became an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, died at his home in Aspen, Colo., Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was 89. (AP Photo/File)

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By Associated Press

July 24, 2022 at 9:21 PM UTC

Updated on

July 24, 2022 at 11:38 PM UTC

Denver (AP) -- Bob Rafelson, an influential figure in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s who was nominated for two Oscars for “Five Easy Pieces,” has died. He was 89.

Rafelson died at his home in Aspen Saturday night surrounded by his family, said his wife, Gabrielle Taurek Rafelson.