His niece confirmed to TMZ that Armitage passed away last Saturday, surrounded by his family, including his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
The cause of death has not been revealed.
A director and screenwriter with a knack for blending crime and comedy, Armitage made his mark with the 1997 cult hit Grosse Pointe Blank, starring John Cusack as a hitman navigating a high school reunion.
He also helmed the 1990 dark comedy Miami Blues, which featured Alec Baldwin in one of his most memorable early roles.
