Mar 18, 2008 | by John
Oscar Winning Director Anthony Minghella Dies
The man who won a best director Oscar for “The English Patient” and who was nominated for another Oscar for writing the script “The Talented Mr. Ripley” has passed away. Anthony Minghella was only 54. Yahoo News gives us this:
Minghella died from complications following surgery last week for cancer of the tonsils and neck, agent Leslee Dart said.
“The surgery had gone well and they were very optimistic,” she said. “But he developed a hemorrhage last night and they were not able to stop it.” He was married to Carolyn Choa and had two grown-up children, Max and Hannah.
This was a gifted and talented man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his close friends and family. This is a true loss for the movie world.
6 Comments, Comment or Ping
Michael
its a real shame.
Mar 18th, 2008
john holland
(Type your comment here. Make sure you’ve read the commenting rules before doing so) To young to die very sad , but i just dont understand how “The English Patient ” won 9 Oscars . It has to be one of the most boring films ever made .
Mar 18th, 2008
Marla Singer
Cold Mountain is one of my favorite movies, mr. ripley was ok but the english patient was definately a snoozer! well its too bad anyways!
Mar 18th, 2008
Alex
Wow. Such a shock. A true talent. He’ll be sorely missed.
Mar 18th, 2008
Phil Gee
Another one to come out of nowhere and smack us; very sad news.
Mar 18th, 2008
Joe
RIP.
Mar 18th, 2008
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