Hollywood is mourning the loss of an Oscar winner: screenwriter David Seidler (“The King’s Speech”) has died, according to press reports. The Brit is said to have died while practicing his hobby.
As the industry publications “Variety” and “The Hollywood Reporter” reported, citing his management, Seidler died on Saturday (March 16) at the age of 86 while fly fishing in New Zealand. No further background information was published.
David Seidler probably died while fly fishing in New Zealand
“David was in the place he loved most – New Zealand – doing what gave him the most peace, fly fishing,” the media quoted a statement as saying. “If he had the chance, he would have written it exactly the same,” it continued.
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The British historical film “The King’s Speech” (2010) about the stuttering problem of King George VI of England. won the most important prizes at the Oscars in 2011. The film was an important project for David Seidler because he himself had stuttered as a child.
David Seidler became famous for “The King’s Speech” and was married several times
In addition to the Oscar, David Seidler also received a Golden Globe nomination and the British Academy Film Award. The stage version of The King’s Speech has been translated into several languages and performed on four continents.
“The King’s Speech” won three more Oscars. As expected, the best film of the year had the best actor in Colin Firth (50), the best director in Tom Hooper and the best original screenplay with his sensitive story.