'Halloween' producer Moustapha Akkad and daughter fatally injured in bombings

11-11-2005, 07:48 AM

From Horrorchannel.com:

Halloween exec producer and franchise head, Moustapha Akkad, was just one of the hundreds injured in last night's deadly bombings in the Middle East. His thirty-year-old daughter, Reem, was killed according to various news sources.

The blasts occured amongst three separate Western hotel chains in the Jordanian capital of Amman. Fifty-nine people were killed. Officials obviously suspect Al Qaeda's involvement due to the timing, precision and location of the attacks which took place before 9pm last night. Two Americans reportedly died in those bombings.

Akkad suffered a heart attack and, according to our sources, is listed in critical condition. NBC News reports tonight that Reem, a mother of two, and Akkad were in a Hyatt Hotel lobby when the bomb inside went off.

11-11-2005, 08:01 AM

Well that sucks big time.

Katatonia · 11-11-2005, 08:10 AM

Bummer, hope he pulls through.

Mortis · 11-11-2005, 08:17 AM

That sucks.

dwatts · 11-11-2005, 08:23 AM

Bad news indeed. Many people were killed or injured in the attack, sad days.

Erick H. · 11-11-2005, 08:37 AM

Tragic.It's sad to see so many suffer in such a senseless act.I pray he pulls through !

Bobbywoodhogan · 11-11-2005, 09:32 AM

Oh my god. Thats terrible. Hope he is OK and sorry to hear about his daughter

11-11-2005, 10:53 AM

It was just reported he is officially dead.

dwatts · 11-11-2005, 10:58 AM

Goes from bad to worse. RIP.

old-boo-radley · 11-11-2005, 11:17 AM

Rip.

Franco · 11-11-2005, 11:25 AM

R.I.P. Moustapha Akkad ...

11-11-2005, 12:01 PM

What a damn shame. R.I.P.

JW77 · 11-11-2005, 12:20 PM

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L11566410.htm

I'm at a loss for words...

Katatonia · 11-11-2005, 12:43 PM

R.I.P.

It'll be hard to look forward to another Halloween sequel without this guy on board.

maskull · 11-11-2005, 01:01 PM

I hope he didn't find out that his daughter was dead before he died.

11-11-2005, 07:48 AM	#1
Rockmjd Guest Posts: n/a	'Halloween' producer Moustapha Akkad and daughter fatally injured in bombings From Horrorchannel.com: Halloween exec producer and franchise head, Moustapha Akkad, was just one of the hundreds injured in last night's deadly bombings in the Middle East. His thirty-year-old daughter, Reem, was killed according to various news sources. The blasts occured amongst three separate Western hotel chains in the Jordanian capital of Amman. Fifty-nine people were killed. Officials obviously suspect Al Qaeda's involvement due to the timing, precision and location of the attacks which took place before 9pm last night. Two Americans reportedly died in those bombings. Akkad suffered a heart attack and, according to our sources, is listed in critical condition. NBC News reports tonight that Reem, a mother of two, and Akkad were in a Hyatt Hotel lobby when the bomb inside went off. Last edited by Rockmjd; 11-12-2005 at 01:27 AM. Reason: Updated news

11-11-2005, 08:10 AM	#3
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,877	Bummer, hope he pulls through. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

11-11-2005, 09:32 AM	#7
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11-11-2005, 11:17 AM	#10
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11-11-2005, 11:25 AM	#11
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11-11-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
Dilmo Guest Posts: n/a	Well that sucks big time.

11-11-2005, 08:17 AM	#4
Mortis GARBAGE DAY! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,399	That sucks.

11-11-2005, 08:23 AM	#5
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Bad news indeed. Many people were killed or injured in the attack, sad days.

11-11-2005, 08:37 AM	#6
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,430	Tragic.It's sad to see so many suffer in such a senseless act.I pray he pulls through !

11-11-2005, 10:53 AM	#8
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	It was just reported he is officially dead.

11-11-2005, 10:58 AM	#9
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Goes from bad to worse. RIP.

11-11-2005, 12:01 PM	#12
Luna Guest Posts: n/a	What a damn shame. R.I.P.

11-11-2005, 12:20 PM	#13
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11-11-2005, 12:43 PM	#14
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,877	R.I.P. It'll be hard to look forward to another Halloween sequel without this guy on board. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

11-11-2005, 01:01 PM	#15
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