Director Of 'Blue Bloods', 'The Flash' Was 65
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Key Points:
- Ralph W. Hemecker, a director, writer, producer, and showrunner known for his work on Witchblade, Blue Bloods, Once Upon a Time, The Flash, and The X-Files, died at his home in Glendale, CA on July 10 at the age of 65; the cause of death was not disclosed.
- Hemecker began his career after graduating from Bucknell University and studying filmmaking at New York University, initially working on America’s Most Wanted and Silk Stalkings before transitioning to directing.
- He gained prominence directing the TNT TV movie Witchblade in 2000, which led to the Witchblade series where he served as showrunner, executive producer, and writer during its two-season run.
- Over his career, Hemecker directed numerous TV episodes across various popular series, including 31 episodes of Blue Bloods and 28 episodes of Once Upon a Time, and also directed several feature films and TV movies.
- He is survived by his father, sister, brother, two stepdaughters, and extended family; a celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
