Sean Stone dies aged 31: Hollywood producer who worked on action films starring Bruce Willis and John Travolta passes away after cancer battle

Hollywood producer Sean Stone has died aged just 31 following a battle with cancer.

Stone - who worked on action films starring Bruce Willis, John Travolta and Mel Gibson passed away on Tuesday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, his family told THR.

He was diagnosed with metastatic neuroendocrine cancer of the colon in July.

Stone was a creative executive on 2022 films Hot Seat (which starred Kevin Dillon and Mel Gibson), Wire Room (starring Dillon and Bruce Willis) and produced upcoming John Travolta film Cash Out and its sequel. 

He is survived by his parents, David and Ileen, siblings, Ashley, Justin, Michael, Mallory and Brian and nieces Ella and Sloane  

Hollywood producer Sean Stone has died aged just 31 following a battle with cancer 

Stone - who worked on action films starring Bruce Willis, John Travolta and Mel Gibson passed away on Tuesday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey , his family told THR 

He produced upcoming John Travolta film Cash Out and its sequel

Outside of his film commitments Stone enjoyed 'painting, sports, hibachi, music and Shark Week.' 

Stone was born on August 24 1992 and grew up in New Jersey.

He graduated from the University of Arizona before moving to Los Angeles in 2017 to pursue his career in film producing.

He joined agency CAA before moving to Emmett/Furla as an assistant in 2020.

He then began freelancing as an executive producer on movie projects. 

His other projects include Wrong Place starring Willis and Twilight actor Ashley Greene.

Stone will be laid to rest at Mount Sinai Cemetery & Mausoleum in Morganville, New Jersey on Thursday, March 7. 

Film producer and Lala Kent's ex Randall Emmett paid an emotional tribute to his 'brother' Sean, writing on Instagram: 'Yesterday i lost one of my best friends @seanstone00 He was not just a friend but most people knew i considered him the brother i always wanted. 

Film producer and Lala Kent's ex Randall Emmett paid an emotional tribute to his 'brother' Sean, writing on Instagram: 'Yesterday i lost one of my best friends @seanstone00 He was not just a friend but most people knew i considered him the brother i always wanted'

Stone was born on August 24 1992 and grew up in New Jersey

Stone was a creative executive on 2022 film Hot Seat (which starred Kevin Dillon and Mel Gibson)

Stone worked on Bruce Willis vehicles Wrong Place and Wire Room

'Sean is my hero. From the day he told me 6 months ago to the day heaven got another angel he held his head high, never wanted sympathy or to feel bad for him and told me he would fight this fight and he did just that. 

'He said to me every day we spoke he got this and he did it with grace and bravery. a true hero. Many of you have called to share how Sean has touched you like he did me and for that i know how deep his reach was. i’m broken inside, my heart ripped out and even more broken for his loving family. 

'i will love you sean and cherish all of our memories till the end of time. You had an impact on so many people both in our industry but more importantly in my life more then you will ever know. 

'My mother loved playing wordle with you weekly. The bond you had with anyone you met was special. My kids will miss you always treating them as your own, and hanging out with them.

'i barely can write this but i want everyone to know how lucky we were, all of us to have had you in our lives. Your happiness was contagious and our long talks about life i willl keep with me forever. i miss you so much but i know you wouldn’t want me to cry like i have been non stop as i struggle to get through this. 

'You would tell me cut the s**t. I love you Sean, we will never forget how you touched our souls and our lives all of my love and prayers now goto your amazing family. i’m sorry for this loss both for your family and the world that you have touched.