Chariots Of Fire director Hugh Hudson has died in London aged 86, a statement on behalf of his family said.
Hudson died in hospital following a short illness.
The statement said: “Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father, died at Charing Cross Hospital on February 10 2023 after a short illness.
“He was best known for directing the Oscar winning film Chariots Of Fire. He is survived by his wife Maryam, his son Thomas and his first wife Sue.”
Nigel Havers, who starred in Chariots Of Fire, said he was “beyond devastated” by news of Hudson’s death.
