Remembering Ron Cobb: 1937-2020

roncobb.net
dementiasociety.org

[@C2Baird]

I had the absolute pleasure in establishing a wonderful friendship with Ron. Ron and I cataloged his entire life's work together and together created his website. It took almost 18 months as his collection of cartoons, film conceptions, designs and artwork is massive! Each image had a story and I would sit with him and watch as he would look over each sketch, drawing or painting and absorb his extraordinary insight to our world and what lays ahead of us as a civilisation. After each session, we would drink red wine and talk of how we will survive the next 4000 years, conclusion…Love life, raise your kids, everything is going to be ok. Love you Ron, I will miss him for an eternity, you will always be like a father to me. Please allow time for Ron's website to load, he was insistent (and rightly so) that his work be projected in the highest quality possible.

[@treadstone1138]

A truly sad day. I am so depressed right now. Lost my own dad to dementia last year. Godspeed, Mr. Cobb. You will be sore missed and never replaced.

[@Nodux359]

Another great artist has gone! His work is awesome.

[@sewaseem]

I look at all his designs and contributions with fond memory. an unparalleled talent

[@johnryder1713]

RIP Ron, he was unappreciated and shouldn't be forgotten

[@shainewhite2781]

I know I heard. It's so sad. Died from dementia. RIP, Ron. We'll miss you.

[@raymondhamill8421]

The man was a unsung hero of not just science fiction but cinema itself, he will be missed. Rest in peace

[@gordons-alive4940]

He helped change the way science fiction films looked going forward. RIP.

[@michaelscott7916]

Along with Syd Mead & Giger, I cant think of 3 men who's work shaped what science fiction looked like for the better part of half a century. He was truly one of the giants and his work will not be forgotten. It echoes now in the work of filmmakers like Nolan and Villenueve. You can see his influence all over the Dark Knight trilogy, in the tumbler, the bat bike etc.. and many others and will as long as good directors make sci fi films. He just got it right.

[@tgdm]

I am saddened by Cobb's death, but happy to see he was helping push research into diagnosis and treatment for the disease. My father died of Pick's Disease, which is another dementia related to Lewy.

[@vangoth74]

A beautiful video dedicated to a beautiful mind. Thanks and RIP Ron.

[@ValtielGamingZone]

He always was so jolly in interviews. Always thought he’d be a laugh to be around. RIP

[@a.dudleybuchanan8632]

This is heartbreaking, first we lost Mr. Mead earlier this year and now Ron Cobb! I worked at Forbidden planet in the San Fernando Valley, one one day I looked up from the register and he walked in the door ,to my eyes he was a rock star! My greatest sympathy to his family, he was a visionary and a great political cartoonist.

[@terminus8444]

Truly a master of his craft. But you forgot his amazing design work on the Gunstars for The Last Starfighter. Fortunately his life's work and legacy will live on in the great films he helped bring to spectacular life. R. I. P. Ron Cobb.

[@donstuie]

Outside of his work (which was amazing and inspirational), all I know of him as a man is what I've seen in the various behind the scenes material, and he always came across as very warm and friendly, and with a great sense of humour. No doubt all who got to meet and/or work with him will miss him greatly.

[@Spacedoggs]

A great tribute to a great talent. Thank you!

[@armynation31B5V5P]

Thank you for sharing this information. His name and work will live on.

[@markphillips4836]

A beautiful homage to such an amazing person.

[@coffeeelk6364]

I recently saw his name pop up in the news and knew it was only a matter of time before a video went up. He truly was an amazing man, wasn’t he?

[@Angel-gz8ju]

He was an amazing man

[@JohnInTheShelter]

I'm enjoying this. Cobb's contribution is often passed over in favor of Giger's (incredible) contribution. Cobb created the believeable reality into which the monster burst; Giger's shocking monster would just be a shocking monster instead of part of a cohesive story without an environment we didn't accept as "our world." His cartoons and production designs are such great contributions. A great life. RIP.

[@mrjones29]

Unsung hero, thanks for bringing this genius to my attention. RIP Ron.

[@davidmace3310]

Thanks for making this very well done tribute. RIP Ron Cobb. Your legacy lives on.

[@robbinbonanno7650]

Thank you for highlight how horrible Lewy Body Disease is not just to the patient but the family. My MIL died of this form of dementia. Most patients are first diagnosed as having Parkinson's due to the tremors that come as a first sign something is wrong. It isn't until they have a CAT Scan and the bodies are discovered that the diagnosis changes to Lewy Body. Its also fast for a dementia illness. Usually three years from the time of diagnosis. He was a giant in his field and was so sorry to hear not just of his passing but that he, too, had this disease.

[@dwsb]

This was a really touching and articulate eulogy. thank you!

[@Barot8]

Damn it. Such a talented artist.

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Absolute legend. Hopefully more people discover his work now and the wonderful legacy he left us. Rest in Peace 🕊

[@Private-Hudson]

So sad. Another great man gone way too soon. Rest in peace Ron Cobb your brilliant art will live on forever.

[@chrissnyder8415]

An Icon in the concept world. So sad he is gone. His work influenced many of my colleagues and my own work.

[@jtphr33ky]

I didn't know that he had passed until I saw this video pop up on my home screen. I am deeply saddened. Most of his drawings are what drew me to sci-fi in the first place. RIP Ron... you have no equal.

[@jamesreillytrains]

Eloquent, compassionate, informed, and articulate. Well done Alien Theory. God speed to the great Ron Cobb.

[@padawanmage71]

I have a few Making of Books from when Alien came out in 1979, to a more recent compendium. And in all those books, I could stare at Cobbs work for hours, marveling at the detail he put into his work.

[@robbieduffy9998]

A touching tribute..well done sir..

[@Sund4nc3]

my all time favourite and one of the best and most influential designers in fantastic film. rest in peace good sir and thank you!

[@stevemora7845]

He will be sorely missed Rip 😢🙏🌸

[@geotard]

So much talent in one person. We can only hope others step up and take his mantle.

[@purplehaze2358]

What an absolute legend. He’ll be missed.

[@libertyann439]

I have just discovered Mr. Cobb today. I found "Raw Sweage" in a little free library. I am amazed at his prophetic work and will enjoy seeing more.

[@landonward9712]

Rip thank you for helping make a legendary movie it and and everyone involved will be remembered forever.

[@senjux7514]

We will remember you Ron May you Rest in Peace !

[@tankndg26]

So many art from him on my screensaver! Great artist like Sid Mead...

[@heinrichmuller7974]

he died on his birthday, damn. R.I.P to an amazing artist.

[@Playingtheangel88]

Ron Cobb will still live in his amazing work.

[@lorddeathkyram9596]

we shall miss him he did so much for us

[@Hoot99uk]

This makes me so sad. :-( His artwork and designs were incredible and I have always loved his particular vision of futuristic hardware. A titan of science-fiction design. :-(

[@namelessjedi2242]

It hit me kind of hard when I realized just how many of the things that strongly influenced my life came from his imagination. RIP.

[@morgans4977]

What a very fine tribute, thank you for putting that together.

[@steewith2ees14]

'I always liked drawing corridors' Love you Ron, RIP x

[@shainewhite2781]

3:20, I saw his concept art and it is so beautiful! I appreciate for what he did on some of my favorite films.

[@tv44-alternative23]

RIP RON, your the primary reason why my work in the indie scifi horror genre is an success, SIP you will be honor

[@NicoParasite]

Another big loss, thank you Mr. Cobb for everything you created for the Alien franchise. May he rest in peace.

[@roycethompson3161]

He lived a long life. Few may be so lucky.

[@achasonc]

His art will be an inspiration forever.

[@caseygoddard]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. You're doing justice to Ron Cobbs memory.

[@shainewhite2781]

4:00, his comic art is hilarious, and very dark yet humorous.

[@nigelcarren]

Cobb, Giger and Scott. My favourite rock band! 🏆🏆🏆

[@enhaxed7839]

Rest in Peace Ron, you were a great artist and a good man.

[@Vicious..]

Thank you Ron Cobb - RIP!!

[@thecat5872]

Christ!! Another alumina goes down, rough year for alien fans, incredible artist , a dream career when u look at the franchises he was involved with. RIP Mr Cobb, well never see another like you sir.

[@danielemberson5321]

Da

[@kellysmith1144]

It's not mentioned here but I believe he also designed the Gunstar from The Last Starfighter. Simply an amazing talent. His legacy will endure, and rightly so!

[@bultelpascal3819]

I discovered his designs of the NOSTROMO when I was 10 years old .... that was it .... I want to do that ! ! I'm now 51 and in charge of Industrailization of Space in a Space Agency. I owe him my life. Thanks for the ride Ron ! ! R.I.P. lord of inspiration

[@WillD504CP3]

R.I.P Ron Cobb - always enjoyed his work especially his work on the alien franchise.

[@davidnicholls5303]

Cobb always considered himself as a 'frustrated engineer', his designs weren't just fantastical but had a functionality that Nasa would've been proud of. So, so sad to hear of his passing, the Nostromo will stand as a lasting tribute to his brilliance.

[@xxnightopsxx]

Sorry to hear this, amazing artist and designer. I also fondly remember his two books featuring great and funny counter culture cartoons - which I still have in my collection BTW.

[@Funnysterste]

His art from 40+ years ago is still looking fresh. It did not age.

[@jarrodm9299]

RIP , he will be greatly missed.

[@joseheredia2609]

Nooooooooooo I didn’t know 😨😨😨😨thank you much for sharing

[@simonfarrell6585]

Cobb's pre-production alien paintings still fill me with awe

[@lesleyhulshoff6563]

That's sad, i recently watched 'the making of Aliens' he really was a great artist... RIP Ron

[@adambrown3918]

I wonder if Mr. Cobb was involved with Outland - 1981 starring Sean Connery. I consider the film to take place in the same universe as Alien because it has the same production look/feel. I didn't see anything. Perhaps a close associate. RIP Ron Cobb. Thank you.

[@jneilson7568]

Interesting article about that here, I'd always assumed the same! alienseries.wordpress.com/2015/10/02/outland-alien/

[@danielclarke7036]

Wonderful tribute

[@talkingxeno716]

Many condolences and thanks...

[@diomiherrington]

I love Ron Cobb’s style, his contributions to cinema and some of his humor. Politically he was typical of his scene & network- decidedly boomer-leftist but nonetheless, he was an incredible talent. I hope his work influences future artistic innovators and influencers.

[@macwade2755]

Rest and Peace Ron Cobb!

[@aleisterseverusgrey3778]

"CONAN THE BARBARIAN" Production Designer Designed Conan's world, armour, architecture and weapons. Also, uncredited director of additional second unit photography. He drew everything and it was implemented. The Atlantean sword, the Fathers sword, the wheel of pain etc etc all his designs...just wow he worked on so many movies.

[@Lemonhead209]

Loved Cobbs work.

[@gman1035]

Miss them both dearly already so much Giger, Cobb.

[@boriskarloff598]

All those cool little pieces of signage that he designed for Alien. The red and white squares on the doors, the little spaceman for zero G environment. Brilliant.

[@vinnyvtec8722]

Rip Ron Cobb. Thank you alien theory too for letting us know of the passing of these what i would call unsung hero's. Im a massive alien fan, aliens is my favourite film of all time and i would have never known who Ron Cobb was or what he did or even in fact that he had sadly passed without you letting us know. What saddens me is that i believe there will never ever be the same atmosphere in films again, movies of this age truly move, shock and amaze me and i have yet to see anything after 2000 that gives me the same feel.

[@Spectans1]

One of the Greats gone again, RiP. Ive had the Bug Stomper logo on my backround for 20 years now. Imagine being born when Nazis in Germany were at their peak, 50 years later youre an expert in sci-fi art and youre leaving in the age of conquering Mars. Mindblowing.

[@23DEATHNUMBER]

sad to hear RIP Ron

[@ChrisWilliams-zz1kt]

You're arts for alien was good may he rest in peace

[@michaelsayers2230]

Rip Ron Cobb I got to meet him 20 year's ago due to he was my ex-girlfriend s uncle the stories he told me amazing

[@gaozhi2007]

Lots of interesting todbits about Cobb in The Making of Alien by Rinzler. He was one of the original 3 alongside O'Bannon and Schuset. Apparently he was high on like acid the first night O'Bannon and Schusett went over to meet him. They dragged him along to eat and talk about their movie.

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

RIP Mr. Cobb, thank you for your great imagination.

[@Mr.Beauregarde]

RIP Ron

[@nickmattio3397]

Literally helped create the standard in mass media

[@RichardEKranz]

I didnt know he passed away, as an animator I always drooled over his work. So sad.

[@DragonAceSg7]

Wow, his designs framed so much of my just internal thoughts for future sci-fi. This makes how well they replicated the tech in the Alien franchise in Isolation so very special. And honestly keeping that feel of the environment and tech was a big draw for me to the game itself. Thank you so much, Ron, please, rest in peace.

[@malamuteaerospace6333]

The space suits were designed by Jean Moebius. The landscape of lv426 was designed by Giger. Cobb was an engineer so he made it looked like it actually worked. Ron Cobb was also the production designer on Conan the Barbarian.

[@Davy.J.Y]

This is a huge shock, i did not know of Ron Cobb's passing. This is very sad news indeed.

[@mdach619]

Rest in peace 😔

[@Annie-fc6sx]

Rest in Peace Ron 🌹

[@Wordalot]

It was Ron Cobb's idea to use Acid for Blood. It was his technical knowledge of how not to kill a creature on a spacecraft that gave Dan O'Bannon the ability to not just "shoot the damn thing".

[@SasuPT]

Ron Cobb contributed so much to the visualization of science fiction, even today. I'm happy that his work continues to live on and it is so available to enjoy. (...I would not do my OCPD justice, if I didn't mention that the space suits in Alien should be credited to Jean Giraud (Moebius), another lost giant of science fiction desing.)

[@shaun906]

Great Eulogy, thank you!

[@toxicskater989]

Ron Was Awesome!

[@CMDR_Verm]

Very sad to learn of this months after the fact. RIP Ron

[@SLLEPNAD]

Sad news, great talent, but... 97 years. That’s a great run considering the years he spanned. He saw a lot of growth. Imagine seeing the change of phones for example. I can’t even mention the evolution he witnessed in his industry. What a great life. I’ll miss him.

[@stuboyd1194]

He was 83.

[@XenoJehuty84]

Fuck me....sideways I was just telling some folks about Ron's legacy in SciFi the other day.... RIP Ron, your work will always stand the test of time.

[@tk423b]

Nice tribute. You should reach out to his family and let them know you made this. They would appreciate it.

[@stuboyd1194]

I'm surprised you didn't mention acid for blood. Ron came up with that chilling idea when Dan O'Bannon couldn't think why they didn't just shoot the monster. Imagine the movie with out that scene.

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😉