Norman Jewison, known for films like “Moonstruck,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “In the Heat of the Night,” has died at the age of 97.
Acclaimed filmmaker Norman Jewison has died at age 97.
Jewison, who earned a total of seven Oscar nominations throughout his career and took home the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1999, died “peacefully” on Saturday, according to his publicist, Jeff Sanderson. No cause of death was provided.
The Canadian-born director was best known for directing classic films like “In the Heat of the Night,” starring Sidney Poitier, “Fiddler on the Roof,” starring Topol, and “Moonstruck,” starring Cher.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Cher praised her “Moonstruck” director, thanking him for helping her earn the best actress Oscar for the film.
“Farewell Sweet Prince, Thank U For One Of The Greatest,Happiest,Most Fun Experiences Of My Life. Without U,I Would Not Have My Beautiful Golden Man,” she wrote.
“Norman U Made Moonstruck The GREAT FILM Ppl, Script ,Actors, Etc, NEEDED U DEAR. NORMAN JEWISON LIVES ON THROUGH HIS WORK,” she added.
Cher’s “Moonstruck” co-star Nicolas Cage also expressed his sadness for Jewison’s passing.
