AICN is running an unconfirmed (but increasingly likely) story that Stan Winston, special effects guru has passed away. Say what you will about AICN and the historical accuracy of their breaking news, this doesn’t seem like the kind of story they’d mess about on.

As more information arrives, we’ll update the site.

Update: looks like the story has been confirmed as true. Our sympathies go to his family and friends. A great loss for the cinematic world.

(via Ain’t It Cool News)