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.
« I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Norman Jewison, the sculptor of so many wonderful stories and performances.
