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| Richard Attenborough in unforgettable form as Pinkie in Brighton Rock. |
The actor, director and producer Richard Attenborough died today at that age of 90, after a 60 year career including such classics as Brighton Rock, The Great Escape, 10 Rillington Place and Jurassic Park. His final work was Closing The Ring, which he directed and produced in 2007.
Attenborough won two Oscars and a Golden Globe for directing and producing Gandhi in 1982. Known to his friends (which included most people in the British Film Industry) simply as 'Dickie', he also worked extensively for good causes, especially UNICEF. He was widely praised for his wok in 1993 was made a baron, but he was most proud of a tribute made by Pinewood Studios, which named a stage after him.
"His acting in Brighton Rock was brilliant, his directing of Gandhi was stunning," said Prime Minister David Cameron in a tribute to the star.
It is understood that Attenborough had been ill for some time. He had suffered heart problems and had recetly moved int a nursing home so that he could receive round the clock care. He is survived by his wife Sheila Sim, and two children.
