His family confirmed the news.
Tauber served as president and COO ofSidney Kimmel Entertainmentfrom 2005-15, overseeing some 30 films for the company.
Horberg, who made 13 films with Tauber.
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Tauberretired from SKE in 2015.
I have truly enjoyed working with Jim, Sydney Kimmel said when Tauber retired.
Hes successfully overseen all of our productions for a decade and has been key to our success and growth.
Tauber said upon his retirement: Working with Sidney has been a highlight of my career.
Prior to joining Kimmel, Tauber held high-level posts at several showbiz companies.
Raised in the Chicago suburb of Glencoe, Tauber went to the Woodstock festival in 1969.
A private funeral is planned, with a celebration of life to occur at a later date.
