Producer and Bank Executive Linda Duncombe Dies at 55
Duncombe, who produced two films now set for 2027 releases, died Sunday of complications from a stroke, according to Variety.
Linda Duncombe, an independent film producer and banking executive, died on Sunday of complications from a stroke. She was 55.
Duncombe spent the last two years as an independent producer. She produced two films: the family adventure "The Queen's Jewels" and the suspense thriller "Killing Time." Both are planning a global release in 2027.
She was diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer days before she died, according to Variety.
Her last public appearance was at the Motion Picture & Television Fund's The Evening Before the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 13.
Banking career
Before producing, Duncombe served five years as chief marketing officer at City National Bank. She began her banking career at Citibank in Australia in 2010 and transferred to New York as a founding member of Citi Fintech five years later. She joined City National Bank in Los Angeles in early 2019. During the pandemic, she led efforts at the bank to deliver more than $1.8 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Quick answers
How did Linda Duncombe die?
Duncombe died on Sunday of complications from a stroke. She was also diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer days before she died.
What films did Linda Duncombe produce?
She produced the family adventure "The Queen's Jewels" and the suspense thriller "Killing Time," both planning a global release in 2027.
Where did Linda Duncombe work before producing films?
She spent five years as chief marketing officer at City National Bank, after starting her banking career at Citibank in Australia in 2010 and later joining Citi Fintech in New York.