Searxng/Dean Tavoularis TV Dean Tavoularis, iconic production designer for The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dies at 93 in Paris. April 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - Dean Tavoularis, the acclaimed production designer renowned for crafting the visual style of iconic films such as The Godfather series, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation, has passed away at the age of 93. Tavoularis died of natural causes while in Paris, France, marking the end of an era for cinematic design closely linked to director Francis Ford Coppola's legendary works.