JERRY WEINTRAUB, the Hollywood producer of the “Karate Kid” and “Ocean’s Eleven” films, has died at the age of 77.

    According to his publicist, he died of heart failure Monday at his home in Santa Barbara, California.

    Weintraub started his career in the music industry, promoting tours for Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, before moving into film production.

    “Ocean’s Eleven” star George Clooney and former U.S. President George HW Bush are among those who have paid tribute.

    “In the coming days there will be tributes,” said Clooney in a statement. “We’ll laugh at his great stories, and applaud his accomplishments.

    “And in the years to come, the stories and accomplishments will get better with age, just as Jerry would have wanted it. But not today. Today our friend died.”

    “Jerry was an American original, who earned his success by the sheer force of his instinct, drive, and larger-than-life personality,” said Bush.

    “He had a passion for life. And throughout the ups and downs of his prolific career it was clear just how much he loved show business.”

    The producer’s most recent credits include HBO comedy series “The Brink” and a new version of the “Tarzan” story, due out next year.

    Weintraub is survived by his four children and his longtime partner, Susan Ekins.(SD-Agencies)