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Acclaimed film directorHugh Hudson, who is best known for directing the Oscar-winning filmChariots of Fire,has died at the age of 86.
Hudson’s family confirmed the news toThe Guardian, who first reported the story, saying the “beloved husband and father” had died at London’s Charing Cross hospital on Friday following a “short illness.” The family did not provide any other details about the cause of death.
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The film, about two British track athletes competing for an Olympic medal, was a smash success and wonseveral awards at the Oscars, including Best Picture.
His death comes just months after the death ofGreek music composer Vangelis, who was tapped to scoreChariots of Fireand won the Oscar for Best Original Score, in addition to receiving a Grammy nod for Record of the Year.
Hudson was also well known for his work on 1984’sGreystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, which received three Oscar nominations.
Hudson went on to directRevolution, which starred Al Pacino;Lost Angels;My Life So FarandI Dreamed of Africa. The last movie he directed was 2016’sFinding Altamirastarring Antonio Banderas.
He also directed the 2012 documentaryRupture: Living With My Broken Brain, which chronicled the experiences of his wife, actress Maryam d’Abo, as she navigated life following a brain hemorrhage.
Though he didn’t win any major awards for directing, he helped actors Ian Holm and Ralph Richardson nab Best Supporting Actor nominations atthe OscarsforChariots of FireandGreystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.
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