South African-born British theatre, TV and film director Roger Michell has died at the age of 65, his publicist has announced.No cause was given for his death.
Michell was in Telluride with his latest film The Duke only three weeks ago.Issuing a statement to the Press Association, the publicist said he announced the news with “great sadness” and that the director’s family confirmed he died on Wednesday.Michell’s credits included the loved Brit flics Notting Hill and Venus.
He most recently directed The Duke.The son of a diplomat, Michell spent his early years in various countries before studying at Cambridge University, where he began directing and acting in plays.After becoming an assistant director at the Royal Court Theatre, working with
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