Director Arthur Hiller dies at 92
Love Story director Arthur Hiller died on Wednesday (17Aug16), aged 92.
The Canada-born filmmaker was best known for the blockbuster 1970 film, which starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal. Love Story was nominated for seven Oscars, including a Best Director nod for Hiller.
His other film credits included The Out of Towners, The Americanization of Emily, Tobruk, Silver Streak, and the 1972 version of Man of La Mancha, featuring Peter O'Toole and Sophia Loren.
Hiller was also a veteran TV director, helming episodic anthology series such as Matinee Theater and Playhouse 90, as well as episodes of Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, and Route 66.
He was revered in the entertainment industry after having served as president for both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) and the Directors Guild of America.
The current president of AMPAS, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, shared her condolences in a statement which reads: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved friend Arthur Hiller. I was a member of the Board during his presidency and fortunate enough to witness firsthand his dedication to the Academy and his lifelong passion for visual storytelling. Our condolences go out to his loved ones."
In 2001, Hiller was honored with the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of his philanthropic commitment to numerous charitable organizations, educational institutions, and civil rights groups.
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