The Montreal, Canada-born director died on Sunday in Quebec City at the age of 58, reportedly from a heart attack.
Tributes poured in from A-list Hollywood players Monday after the death of director Jean-Marc Vallée. A native of Montreal, Vallée reportedly passed away suddenly at his cabin outside of Quebec City, Quebec on Sunday at the age of 58. Deadline reported that a sudden heart attack was the cause of death, although this has not been confirmed. A mainstay in the entertainment industry, Vallée’s career had spanned over three decades, and the director was the man behind critically acclaimed films like Wild and the three-time Academy Award-winning Dallas Buyer’s Club. He also directed two highly praised shows on HBO: the Emmy Award-nominated Sharp Objects and the Emmy-winning Big Little Lies. Beyond directing a number of features, Vallée was also a gifted producer, editor and writer. Vallée’s production partner Nathan Ross confirmed his death in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, calling him «a true artist and a generous, loving guy.» «Everyone who worked with [Vallée] couldn’t help but see the talent and vision he possessed.
