Overview
- Arne Olsen died in Vancouver from cancer-related complications on Saturday, his family said, with his wife confirming the news to multiple outlets.
- He wrote Cop and a Half (1993) and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995), after early work on Red Scorpion (1988) and before his final credit, Distorted (2018).
- He wrote and directed the Canadian dramedy Here's to Life! (2000), which won one Genie Award and drew eight or nine nominations, depending on the outlet.
- He taught screenwriting at Capilano University and Vancouver Film School, mentored many writers, served as a story editor, and belonged to the Writers Guilds in Canada and the U.S.
- He is survived by his wife, Dianne, and their children, Ryan and Alyssa.