Photos: George Romero through the years

George Romero in Beverly Hills in 2005.

Director George Romero is surrounded by actors dressed as zombies at the world premiere of his movie “Land of the Dead” in Las Vegas in 2005.

George Romero in Beverly Hills in 2005.

Director George Romero in the lobby of the Hollywood Book and Poster Shop in 1988.

George Romero poses for a photograph while talking about his film “Diary of the Dead” at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008.

Producer Peter Grunwald, left, director George Romero and special makeup effects artist Greg Nicotero in 2005.

George Romero on stage with a zombie piano player at the Scream Awards in Los Angeles in 2009.

Producers Mark Canton and Peter Grunwald, left, with director George Romero and special makeup effects artist Greg Nicotero in 2005.