Oscar-Winning Producer Jeremy Thomas Dies Aged 77
British film-maker behind The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast is remembered for a decades-long career collaborating with international directors, BBC Entertainment & Arts reported.
British film producer Jeremy Thomas has died at the age of 77, according to a report by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
Thomas was best known for producing The Last Emperor, the 1987 film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, and Sexy Beast, the 2000 crime drama that helped launch the career of actor Ben Kingsley in a new dramatic role, the BBC said.
The BBC report described Thomas as having been celebrated throughout his decades-long career for working with international directors, though further details of his filmography and personal life were not included in the available report.
The Last Emperor, which Thomas produced, went on to win multiple Academy Awards, cementing his reputation as one of British cinema's most internationally minded producers, according to the report.
No further details regarding the cause of death or funeral arrangements were provided in the source material.
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- Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77 — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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