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Oscar-Winning Director Anthony Minghella Dies 54
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by Jarrett Martineau | March 18, 2008 at 07:45 am
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Anthony Minghella, who won an Oscar for "The English Patient" and directed such hit movies as "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Cold Mountain" and "Truly Madly Deeply," has died. He was 54.Minghella's death was confirmed Tuesday by his agent, Judy Daish. No other details were not immediately available.
"The English Patient," the 1996 World War II movie that won nine Academy Awards, was one of a series of literary adaptations directed by Minghella. Others included "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) and "Cold Mountain" (2003).
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at 08:15 on March 18th, 2008
This is so sad. I remember going to see The English Patient with my mum when it first came out and I really loved it - it was beautifully shot and told a beautiful story. It's sad to think that he died so young.