Matthew Sweeney was an American special effects artist known for his work in the film industry. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his contributions to the film Apollo 13. His nomination was alongside other talented artists including Leslie Ekker, Michael Kanfer, and Robert Legato. Sadly, Sweeney passed away on February 19, 2024, in Burbank, California, due to prolonged lung cancer, at the age of 75.
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Meaning of the name - Matthew
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Matthew Sweeney belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Death: Burbank
Cause of Death: lung cancer
Occupation: special effects artist
Awards Received: Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 68th Academy Awards for Apollo 13
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Aries 52 | 12 Aries 13 | 26 Gemini 22 |
| Moon | 14 Capricorn 50 | 27 Taurus 52 | 10 Scorpio 30 |
| Mercury | 18 Pisces 19 | 28 Pisces 21 | 5 Cancer 54 |
| Venus | 27 Taurus 2 | 27 Pisces 13 | 7 Cancer 0 |
| Mars | 18 Leo 9 | 23 Cancer 50 | 13 Virgo 50 |
| Jupiter | 28 Sagittarius 33 | 16 Gemini 5 | 23 Sagittarius 38 |
| Saturn | 16 Leo 28 | 24 Pisces 29 | 19 Leo 20 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 35 | 24 Taurus 48 | 26 Gemini 20 |
| Neptune | 11 Libra 37 | 0 Aries 5 | 10 Libra 12 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 39 | 3 Aquarius 33 | 13 Leo 10 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 57 | 26 Pisces 41 | 11 Taurus 53 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 57 | 26 Virgo 41 | 11 Scorpio 53 |
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