Browning also helped shepherd Flipper to film and television.
Browning’s daughter, Kim, toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat he died on Feb. 27 at his home in Florida.
Another member of his extended family, Kristin LeFeuvre,posted a tribute on Facebookannouncing his death.
Ricou Browning.Bobby Bank/WireImage
“The Creature from the Black Lagoon was always a treat to be around.
A man of little words, but a quick wit and a flashy smile.”
Browning was also the main creative force behindFlipper,a movie and TV show about a pet dolphin.
Eventually, Browning went on to direct feature films like 1973’sSaltyand 1978’sMr.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Fran.
