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Film Director John Hughes Dies of Heart Attack |
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Friday, August 7 2009
John Hughes, the director of the '80s films The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, died of heart attack on Thursday, his rep confirmed.
The Associated Press reported that the 59-year-old visited a family in Manhattan. And there he had heart attack while having a morning walk.
He has 2 sons John and James and 4 grandchildren. In a statement, his rep stated, "In the last decade, he stepped back from the legacy he created to enjoy time with his family, maintain a functioning farm in northern Illinois and support independent arts."
Moreover, as a writer, he penned the popular movies; 1990's Home Alone, 2002's Maid in Manhattan, among others.
by FW Editor
image source: theweek.com |
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