Very sad news today, as John Hughes, the helmer of countless classic films, has died of a heart attack. Here is what Variety had to say in a brief obituary:John Hughes, director of culturally significant films such as "The Breakfast Club," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles," died suddenly today of a heart attack while taking a morning walk during a trip to Manhattan. He was 59.
John Wilden Hughes, Jr., born on February 18th, 1950 in Michigan, began as an advertising copywriter in Chicago.
In the last decade, he stepped back from the legacy he created to enjoy time with his family, maintain a functioning farm in northern Illinois and support independent arts. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy, two sons, John and James, and four grandchildren.
-Rest in Peace...
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Very very sad
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ReplyDeleteMost definitely...
ReplyDeleteIt's rare that a day goes by where I don't think of something from at least one of his movies. The man was a God in the 80's, and his impact on film will always be remembered. As each year goes by, the John Hughes legacy grows in importance. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads - they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude, and so do I.
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-Robbie
agreed Robbie
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