Aussie Oscar winner dies
Australian cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who won an Oscar for his work on the first Lord of the Rings movie, has died suddenly at the age of 59.
Lesnie’s death was confirmed by the Australian Cinematographers Society on Tuesday.
“We have been advised of the sudden death of Andrew,” the society told The Hollywood Reporter.
Russell Crowe has paid his respects to Lesnie, who recently worked on The Water Diviner.
“Devastating news from home. The master of the light, genius Andrew Lesnie has passed on,” Crowe tweeted.
