Hollywood film editor David Brenner has died at the age of 59.
His wife Amber told The Hollywood Reporter the legendary cinematographer passed away at his home in West Hollywood on Thursday afternoon.
The film editor worked on a number of big blockmuster movies including Zack Snyder’s Justice League and won an Oscar in 1990 for his work on Oliver Stone’s Born On the Fourth of July.
American Cinema Editors – of which Brenner was a long-time member – started a GoFundMe page for fans to donate money to help his family after his sudden death.
Fans have raised $46,000 (£33,000) in less than 24 hours and donations continue to pour in.
The group said: “He was an extraordinary editor and a loving, compassionate family man.
“In an effort to support David’s family during this terrible time, Lightstorm Entertainment has created a GoFundMe account.
“More important than any financial assistance this may provide, it’s an opportunity to let his wife Amber and his children Annie, Haider, and Sasha know how many other lives David touched.”
Zack Snyder paid tribute, posting on social media: “Devastated by the news that I lost my dear friend and collaborator David Brenner… The kindest man, A loving father and husband, A gifted artist… you’ll be deeply missed.”
Roland Emmerich – who worked with Brenner on Independence Day, The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow and 2012 – shared a touching tribute on Facebook. (Mirror)