Andrew Gunn Death Sparks ‘Andrew Gunn Related to James Gunn’ Speculation Despite No Family Ties
March 2, 2026 — Toronto
Andrew Gunn, a Canadian film producer known for Disney hits including Freaky Friday (2003), Sky High (2005), The Haunted Mansion (2003) and Cruella (2021), died at his home from complications of ALS at age 58.
Gunn, who founded Gunn Films in 2001 and had a first-look deal with Disney, was diagnosed with ALS in 2024 or 2025, according to reports. His death was confirmed by multiple outlets including the Los Angeles Times, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.
Career Highlights
Gunn’s early career included work with director John Hughes. He produced family comedies for Disney and was involved in the upcoming Freakier Friday sequel, as noted by Entertainment Now. Born July 15, 1967, he built a reputation for feel-good films, per USA Today.
Family and Survivors
He is survived by wife Jane Bellamy Gunn, children Isabelle and Connor Gunn from a previous marriage, mother Anne Gunn and siblings Hilary Knight, Graeme Gunn and Cameron Gunn, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Social Media Speculation on ‘Andrew Gunn Related to James Gunn’
Following Gunn’s death, social media users speculated about whether Andrew Gunn was related to James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios and director of Guardians of the Galaxy. Searches for “andrew gunn related to james gunn” spiked, fueled by the shared surname and industry ties. For instance, an X post questioned, “Was he related to James Gunn and Anna Gunn?” quoting news of the death (X post).
Pre-death Instagram comments also asked “Related to James Gunn?” on a Freaky Friday post (Instagram). However, reliable sources clarify no relation exists. The Disney Fandom wiki states explicitly: “He was not related to James Gunn or Sean Gunn.” Andrew Gunn’s listed family does not include James or Sean Gunn, and their backgrounds differ—Andrew was Canadian, James Missouri-born with Marvel/DC focus versus Disney family films.
Discussions around “andrew gunn related to james gunn” persisted amid tributes, but outlets like the Los Angeles Times made no such connection.
Tributes
Jamie Lee Curtis shared on Facebook/Instagram:
A warm aloha to Andrew Gunn. He was a producer with great passion and emotionality.
(Facebook)
Gunn’s legacy endures through his Disney contributions, separate from any unconfirmed “andrew gunn related to james gunn” rumors.
