Elliot Graham, Oscar-Nominated Film Editor on ‘Milk,’ Dies at 50

Elliot Graham, the Oscar-nominated film editor for the 2008 biopic "Milk", passed away by suicide on Saturday at the age of 50. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his cause and date of death in a recent report. News of his death was first shared by "Milk" producer Dan Jinks, who expressed his admiration for Graham's work on the film, stating that the movie would not have come together without his exceptional editing skills.

Graham had previously collaborated with "Milk" director Gus Van Sant on the 2011 romantic drama "Restless", for which he received critical acclaim. In 2022, he received the Best Editing prize at the BAFTAs for his work on the James Bond film "No Time to Die". Graham's editing credits also include "X2", "The Greatest Game Ever Played", "Superman Returns", "21", "Steve Jobs", "Molly's Game", and "Captain Marvel".