Seeing as though so many of us here have a deep love for science fiction and fantasy films I thought I'd pass along the sad news that Stan Winston passed away today.
Even if you don't know his name, I'm sure most of us know and appreciate his work in practical creature effects. His credits include The Terminator, Jurassic Park, Aliens, Predator, and Galaxy Quest just to name a few.
Be sure to have a look at his IMDB page.