"Joe Camp, 'Benji' Franchise Creator, Dies at 84"
Joe Camp, the filmmaker behind the beloved "Benji" franchise, passed away at the age of 84. He defied the odds to create a successful live-action film series from a dog's perspective and revolutionized the film industry in the process. Camp's son confirmed his death, citing an unspecified illness as the cause. Camp's creative journey began with rejections and led to the formation of his own production company in Dallas, where the idea for "Benji" was born from observing his own dog's expressions. His legacy will live on through the enduring impact of the "Benji" films.