Barbara Ling, an Oscar-winning production designer known for film and television work, dies at age 73. Multiple outlets report that Ling worked on Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019), a project for which she won an Academy Award. She also designed productions including Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” and Joel Schumacher’s “Falling Down.” Her credits span several decades and additional film work cited by outlets includes “Michael” and “Fried Green Tomatoes,” along with television and live-production work such as “The Pee-Wee Herman Show.”
Deadline reports that Ling dies in Santa Barbara on Thursday after being diagnosed with cancer, citing confirmation from a WME spokesperson. Variety similarly describes her career length and notes that she contributed to major studio projects and worked with prominent directors. Across the accounts, Ling’s professional focus remains consistent: she creates sets and visual environments for film stories, ranging from period and character-driven projects to mainstream dramas. She is survived by her professional legacy across multiple high-profile productions.
