Lord Richard Attenborough passes away
British director and actor Lord Richard Attenborough has died aged 90 passed away on August 24, 2014 after a sparkling career spanning six decades (60 years) , on Sunday."A titan of British cinema, to say he embodied its finest qualities is to have it backwards. British film would do well to live up to the example of industry, skill and compassion set by Richard, Lord Attenborough,"the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) said
This photo shows British film director Richard Attenborough, making a speech during an award ceremony, a few years back.AFP PHOTO Lord Attenborough, appeared in movies such as "Gandhi", "Brighton Rock", "The Great Escape" and "Jurassic Park", in a career spanning six decades.
"His acting in 'Brighton Rock' was brilliant, his directing of 'Gandhi' was stunning - Richard Attenborough was one of the greats of cinema,"British Prime Minister David Cameron wrote. Lord Attenborough, who won eight Oscars for the 1982 movie "Gandhi", including best film and best director, was born in Cambridge in 1923. Directors Satyajit Ray and Steven Spielberg persuaded him to come out of retirement to appear in "The Chess Players" and "Jurassic Park". Mia Farrow was among the actors to pay tribute to Mr Attenborough. The star said: "Richard Attenborough was the kindest man I have ever had the privilege of working with.
"Greatly saddened to hear the great Richard Attenborough has left us. Such a wonderful and talented man,"wrote British actor Roger Moore. Have you seen any movie of Lord Richard Attenborough, like Jurassic Park or any other? What did you think of the movie? Write in the comments below. Story source: AFP; Featured Image: AFP PHOTO/Carl de Souza.
