LEGENDARY film editor David Brenner has tragically died aged 59.
His wife Amber told The Hollywood Reporter the iconic cinematographer passed away at his home in West Hollywood on Thursday afternoon.
Brenner worked on a number of blockbuster movies including Zack Snyder’s Justice League and won an Oscar for his work on Oliver Stone’s Born On the Fourth of July in 1990.
American Cinema Editors – of which Brenner was a long-time member – have started a GoFundMe page for fans to donate money to help his family.
Fans have raised $46,000 (£33,000) in less than 24 hours and that figure continues to rise.
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 also 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 loving tribute on Facebook.
He wrote: “Our deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to Amber, Anna, Haider and Sasha on the sad and tragic passing of OSCAR – winning film editor David Brenner, a beloved husband and father, as well as dear and very gifted friend.”
Brenner is survived by his wife and children Anna, Haider and Sasha.
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