Steve Bing, a famed film financier, producer and philanthropist, died by suicide on Monday at the age of 55. Bing reportedly jumped from the 27th floor of a luxury apartment tower where he lived, TMZ reports. One of the first films he served on as a producer was the Sylvester Stallone thriller Get Carter in 2000. Along with his investments in film projects, Bing was also a large contributor to progressive political causes and used his resources to contribute to philanthropic organizations. RELATED CONTENT:Joel Schumacher, Director of 'Lost Boys' & 'Batman' Films, Dead at 80Ian Holm, Lord of the Rings and Alien Actor, Dead at 88Nanci Ryder, Beloved Publicist to the Stars, Dead at 67