Steve Bing, a famed film financier, producer and philanthropist, died by suicide on Monday at the age of 55.
Bing reportedly jumped from the 27th floor of a luxury apartment tower where he lived, TMZ reports.
One of the first films he served on as a producer was the Sylvester Stallone thriller Get Carter in 2000.
Along with his investments in film projects, Bing was also a large contributor to progressive political causes and used his resources to contribute to philanthropic organizations.
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