Director Jonathan Demme ("Philadelphia", "Silence of the Lambs") 1944-2017 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 04-26-2017, 11:15 AM

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Jonathan Demme, best known as the director of Oscar-winning Silence of the Lambs, has died at the age of 73.

He first made his debut with the 1971 biker film Angels Hard as They Come, produced by B-movie legend Roger Corman, though his career launched in earnest during the 80s, thanks to a string of hits including Melvin and Howard, Swing Shift, and Something Wild.

During the 90s, Demme achieved back-to-back success with the critically-acclaimed releases of The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia.

Indiewire reports Demme passed away from esophageal cancer and complications from heart disease, according to a source close to the family.

He is survived by his wife, artist Joanne Howard, and their three children.

MrCleveland · 04-26-2017, 02:07 PM

He will be missed...

Torgo · 04-26-2017, 11:39 PM

Truly sad.

He directed some fantastic movies- Something Wild, Melvin And Howard, Married To The Mob, and the early 70's women in prison flick Caged Heat.

04-26-2017, 11:15 AM	#1
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04-26-2017, 11:39 PM	#3
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	Truly sad. He directed some fantastic movies- Something Wild, Melvin And Howard, Married To The Mob, and the early 70's women in prison flick Caged Heat.
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