As Celebrity Net Worth notes, Richard Donner had been married to wife and fellow producer Lauren Shulder Donner since 1986, so the duo made most of their considerable fortune together, thanks in large part to the global popularity of the "Lethal Weapon" and "X-Men" franchises, among many others. Donner began his directing career on TV, helming episodes of various western shows as well as "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," a legendary installment in sci-fi anthology series "The Twilight Zone," featuring William Shatner. His name is synonymous with superhero movies, thanks to "Superman," and horror due to "The Omen." Likewise, Donner's influence on the buddy cop sub-genre was considerable thanks to "Lethal Weapon."

He and Shulder Donner had an impressive property portfolio, notably including a stunning, custom-built oceanfront Maui mansion listed for $22 million in November 2015 and ultimately sold for $16.5 million the following year. The couple also owned two massive compounds in the heart of Hollywood, the first of which sits pretty in fashionable Beverly Hills while the other is located in the swanky Hollywood Hills, just above the iconic Sunset Strip, and measures 9,000 square feet alongside 1.2 acres of land. The Donners also own the property next door, which sits on 1.25 acres. At the time of his death, the acclaimed director and producer was worth a whopping $100 million as a result of his legendary, genre-defining career.