The director of Bugsy Malone and Angel Heart has died at the age of 76.
“Very sad to hear the news of Alan Parker’s death,“wroteWebber.
“Being cast in his epic film,Birdy, transformed my life.

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Alan was a great artist whose films will live forever.
Godspeed, Sir Alan.”
“So sad to hear of Sir Alan Parker’s passing,“wroteBaby Driverdirector Edgar Wright.
Alan Parker one of the best and most versatile directors of our time,“wroteEd Woodco-writer Larry Karaszewski.
“He could do it all with style.”
“Such an incredibly versatile filmmaker.