Richard Attenborough dies at 90

[Brock]

The Oscar winner had been ill for quite some time.

 

From the BBC:

 

 

Oscar-winning British film director Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90, his son has said.

Lord Attenborough was one of Britain's leading actors, before becoming a highly successful director.

In a career that spanned six decades, he appeared in films including Brighton Rock, World War Two prisoner of war thriller The Great Escape and later in dinosaur blockbuster Jurassic Park.

As a director he was perhaps best known for Gandhi, which won him two Oscars.

Lord Attenborough had been in a nursing home with his wife for a number of years, BBC arts editor Will Gompertz said.

He had also been in a wheelchair since falling down stairs six years ago, our correspondent added.

His son told the BBC that Lord Attenborough died at lunchtime on Sunday.

His family is expected to make a full statement on Monday.

'Huge impact'

Paying tribute, Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "His acting in "Brighton Rock" was brilliant, his directing of "Gandhi" was stunning - Richard Attenborough was one of the greats of cinema."

Actress Mia Farrow tweeted: "Richard Attenborough was the kindest man I have ever had the privilege of working with. A Prince. RIP 'Pa' - and thank you."

Chris Hewitt from Empire Magazine told BBC News Lord Attenborough had a "huge impact" on cinema, describing him as a "universally beloved" figure.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28923074

[Brock]

Here are Dickie and Sheila getting ready for the British premiere of A Star Is Born, featuring a cameo of Lucy and Desi's L.A. Arrival:

 

[FreddieMertz]

Although I'm familiar with the name and many of his projects, I'm sorry to say I only really know him from Jurrasic Park, but nonetheless it's always sad when we lose a great actor.

[C L A U D E]

He won a much deserved Oscar for Ghandi.  Directing, not starring.  The British preem pales by comparison to the Hollywood one huh?