Josh Welsh Dies: Longtime Film Independent President Battled Cancer

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Longtime Film Independent president Josh Welsh, beloved industry leader, dies at 54 after brave cancer fight.

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Welsh spent over 20 years shaping the iconic nonprofit, championing indie filmmakers and advancing diversity in Hollywood
He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a 5-year battle with colon cancer - a tragic loss for the film community

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Josh Welsh, Film Independent