British Oscar-winning screenwriter David Seidler (“The King’s Speech”) has reportedly died. As the industry publications “Variety” and “The Hollywood Reporter” reported, citing his management, Seidler died on Saturday at the age of 86 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.
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. 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.