Died, the Oscar-winning Director Attenborough
English actor and Director, a double winner of the "Oscar" and the winner of the "Golden globe" Richard Attenborough died at the age of 90. The last year of their own life, the actor spent in the nursing home together with his wife.
The last 5 years, the actor was confined to a wheelchair, this was the result of a stroke, said "bi-Bi-si".
"His performance in the film "Brighton Rock" was beautiful, and his directorial work in the movie "Gandhi" was stunning - Richard Attenborough was one of the greatest in the world of cinema, " he wrote after his death in the microblog Prime Minister of England David Cameron.
The future artist was born 29 August 1923 in Cambridge. He graduated from the Royal Academy of dramatic art, headed to the last days of life. Debut Attenborough came during the Second world war, and after the victory over the Nazis, he often shone in films about the war.
In 1967, the artist made a commander of the order of the British Empire in 1976, he received a knighthood. In 2008 Attenborough has become a life Vice-President of the football club "Chelsea".
World famous Attenborough brought the movie "Gandhi", released in 1982. The Director won the Oscar, Golden globe and BAFTA. In addition, Attenborough has played roles in several 10-Kah films, even films "Flight of the Phoenix," "the Great escape" and "Jurassic Park".
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