 Anthony Minghella: Passes away at fifty four
Anthony Minghella, the famous filmmaker breathed his last breath at an age of 54 out of a hemorrhage. His Oscar winning film “The English Patient" has brought him much fame and prestige in the tinsel town. He also has tried his hand in the arena of screenwriting and opera direction. Sadly enough, the demise of Anthony Minghella has occurred just 5 days before premiering of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency", his last film, in a television of Britain.
Spokesman Jonathan Rutter further gave details on Minghella’s death. He was admitted to the Charing Cross Hospital of London and has undergone surgery for a growth in his neck. Although the operation went fine, hemorrhage has started afterwards that ultimately took his life.
Anthony Minghella has an interesting career. After studying and teaching at Hull University in northern England, he began writing for television that includes "Inspector Morse", a detective drama. Before that he gained fame for his directorial work “Truly, Madly, Deeply" in the year 1991.
After entering Hollywood, Anthony Minghella’s "The English Patient", as has been already mentioned, has bestowed upon him the honor of best director at the 1997 Academy Awards. "The English Patient" was a drama based on Second World War drama. Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche are the cast of this film and it was released in places like Tunisia and Italy also. Other films follow in tandem. The film “The Talented Mr. Ripley" has a wonderful cast namely Law and Matt Damon. "Cold Mountain" is a film made by Anthony Minghella in the year 2003 with actors namely Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger.
He did not forget his roots. After his success in Hollywood, Anthony Minghella went back to England with his new venture, "Breaking and Entering” in the year 2006.
Apart from films Anthony Minghella has been made the chairperson of the British Film Institute and also a commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the year 2001.
While expressing their grief at the death of Anthony Minghella, a number of actors and directors praised his storytelling skill and also his sense of humor. Law, who made an appearance in three of Minghella's films, put forth his feeling in the following.
"He was a sweet, warm, bright and funny man who was interested in everything from football to opera, films, music, literature, people and most of all his family whom he adored and to whom I send my thoughts and love".
About Minghella , Michael Ondaatje, the illustrious author of "The English Patient", too said " ... He was always generous and inclusive with those who were close to him and with those who worked with him."
Not only that Prime Minister Gordon Brown and ex-premier Tony Blair also have sent their condolence. Describing Anthony Minghella as "an artist of the highest calibre", Mr Blair has added "Anthony Minghella was a wonderful human being, creative and brilliant, but still humble, gentle and a joy to be with".  |
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