Jeremy Thomas, a prominent British independent film producer, has died at 77. Multiple outlets report that he died on Friday, September 11, and that his family announced his death on Saturday. Tributes from across the film industry followed the announcement.
Thomas is best known for producing The Last Emperor, which won Oscars, and for films including Sexy Beast and High-Rise. Several reports highlight his long career spanning more than half a century and note collaborations with internationally acclaimed directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci and David Cronenberg, among others. Outlets also describe how his team or a representative says he died peacefully at his country home in Oxfordshire, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Some publications also reference recent projects around the time of his death, including titles discussed as premiering or set to premiere in major festival circuits. Deadline notes the timing in relation to his latest film’s premiere. Other outlets focus more on his legacy and the breadth of his filmography, which they describe as including more than 40 films.
