Legendary filmmaker and pop culture icon Russ Meyer passed away on September 18th, 2004 at the age of 82. A pioneer in the world of independent and exploitation movie making, Meyer forged a unique visual style and famously documented the sexual culture of 1960s America while providing entertainment for generations of filmgoers. His first mainstream success came in 1961 with his feature film "The Immoral Mr. Teas." He followed it with cult classics like "Lorna," "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!," and "Vixen." Other highlights of his career include "Cherry, Harry & Raquel!" and the star-studded "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." He was avant-garde in his time, pushing the boundaries of censorship and good taste. His work received both critical and commercial success, earning him international notoriety as one of the most influential figures in the film industry. Meyer's legacy as a master of the craft is a lasting one, and his work will continue to inspire filmmakers for years to come.