Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61
The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.
Justin Hardy, the director of the Wicker Man sequel and the late Robin Hardy's son, has passed away at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack, according to his family. Hardy, a Bafta and Emmy nominated writer and director, was known for his boundless creativity and vibrant spirit. His family remembered him as a devoted family man who remained full of life until the very end.
Hardy's latest film, Wrath of the Gods, which concluded the Wicker Man trilogy, was set to premiere in London later this month. He had just completed production on the film before his untimely death. Hardy also directed historical films and documentaries for various networks, including the BBC, Channel 4, and CNN. His brother Dominic described him as having an incredible appetite for life, expressing their devastation at his passing.
Dominic praised his brother's work as incredibly beautiful, noting that it was a great satisfaction to create something new. The original Wicker Man, released in 1973, is a cult horror classic starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee.
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