Master special and visual effects craftsman Joe Viskocil passed away this morning in Los Angeles. He was best known for his miniature and pyrotechnic work on

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991). He won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996).



He leaves behind a legacy of amazing VFX from his 40 year career. He will be sorely missed.