Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson dies aged 86
The filmmaker died following a short illness, his family said
He was not on the list.
Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson has died aged 86.
His family said he had died in hospital following a short illness.
A statement on behalf of his family read: “Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father, died at Charing Cross Hospital on February 10 2023 after a short illness.
“He was best known for directing the Oscar winning film
Chariots of Fire. He is survived by his wife Maryam, his son Thomas and his
first wife Sue.”
The filmmaker was behind the 1981 drama about story of two British runners in the 1920s, which won best picture, original score, writing and costume design at the 54th annual Academy Awards in 1982.
Nigel Havers, who starred in Chariots Of Fire, said he was “beyond devastated” by news of Hudson’s death.
“I am beyond devastated that my great friend Hugh Hudson who I have known for more than 45 years has died,” he said in a statement shared with PA.
“Chariots of Fire was one of the greatest experiences of my professional life, and, like so many others, I owe much of what followed to him.
“I shall miss him greatly.”
Hudson is survived by his wife, former James Bond actress Maryam D’Abo – who starred in The Living Daylights, and his son Thomas.
Filmography
Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
1981 Fangio: Una vita a 300 all'ora Yes No Executive Documentary film
Chariots of Fire Yes No No
1984 Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Yes No Yes
1985 Revolution Yes No No
1989 Lost Angels Yes No No
1995 Lumière and Company Partial No No Documentary film
1999 My Life So Far Yes No No
2000 I Dreamed of Africa Yes No No
2012 Rupture: Living With My Broken Brain Yes No Yes Documentary film
2014 The Journey Home No Uncredited No Script revisions
2016 Altamira Yes No No
2022 Tiger's Nest No Yes No Co-written with Rupert Thomson
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