Stuntman on Iconic Pink Floyd Cover Dies at 88
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Legendary Hollywood stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr., famous for being set on fire for Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here album cover, passed away at 88. His family announced his death on Tuesday at a Missouri senior living facility. With over 200 film and television credits, Rondell Jr.'s career spanned from 1955 to 2003, including work on films like Lethal Weapon and The Matrix Reloaded. He reportedly endured multiple takes for the iconic album cover photo, ultimately losing an eyebrow and part of his mustache in the process.
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