Jackie Burch , a casting director known for her work in “ Die Hard ,” “Sixteen Candles,” and “The Breakfast Club” died on Oct. 12 in Atlanta. She was 74.

Burch’s family said that Burch died after a four month battle with endometrial cancer. “We are heartbroken and in shock at the prospect of living without our vibrant, charming, funny, special, and incredibly loving mom. Her generous spirit touched so many lives – professionally and personally – and we are endlessly proud of the legacy she leaves behind,” her family wrote in a statement.

Born in Newburgh, N.Y., Burch began her career in Los Angeles as a deaf education teacher. While subbing for an assistant who worked for an executive at Universal, Burch became interested in the film industry. She began her casting career in the early

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