Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas dies at 77
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Jeremy Thomas, the leading British producer who won an Oscar for The Last Emperor, has died at 77. The news was confirmed by his publicist to the BBC, who said he "passed away peacefully" at his home in Oxfordshire on Friday. The statement added that Thomas was surrounded by family and loved ones during his final moments. Further details about his death are yet to be disclosed.
Condolences
Tributes have poured in for Thomas
Following the news of his death, tributes and condolences have been pouring in.
Terry Gilliam, who worked with Thomas on Tideland and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, told Variety that Thomas "loved making movies."
He said, "Filmmaking is not cheap, and the pressures are intense, but Jeremy always remained calm and supportive."
Producer Stephen Woolley also paid tribute to Thomas, calling him a "huge inspiration" and a "massively undervalued genius."
Career highlights
More about his life and career
Born on July 26, 1949, in London, England, Thomas was a well-known producer, filmmaker, and editor who dedicated around five decades of his life to the film industry.
He was known for his collaborations with renowned directors such as Nagisa Oshima, David Cronenberg, Julien Temple, Ben Wheatley, Jonathan Glazer, Stephen Frears, David Mackenzie, and Nicolas Roeg.
His notable works include The Sheltering Sky, A Dangerous Method, Eureka, The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, Stealing Beauty, and The Dreamers.