Fans of legendary film editor David Brenner have raised over £33,000 for his family following his tragic death aged 59.
His heartbroken wife Amber told Hollywood Reporter the cinematographer passed away at home on Thursday afternoon.
Brenner worked on a number of blockbuster movies including Zack Snyder’s Justice League and won an Oscar for his work on Oliver Stone’s Born On the Fourth of July in 1990.
American Cinema Editors, of which Brenner was a long-time member, have started a GoFundMe page for fans to donate money to help his family.
Fans have raised £33,000 in less than 24 hours and the figure is continuing to rise.
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The group said: “He was an extraordinary editor and a loving, compassionate family man.
“In an effort to support David’s family during this terrible time, Lightstorm Entertainment has created a GoFundMe account.
“More important than any financial assistance this may provide, it’s an opportunity to let his wife Amber and his children Annie, Haider, and Sasha know how many other lives David touched.”
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Zack Snyder also paid tribute, posting on social media: “Devastated by the news that I lost my dear friend and collaborator David Brenner… The kindest man, A loving father and husband, A gifted artist… you’ll be deeply missed.”
Roland Emmerich – who worked with Brenner on Independence Day, The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow and 2012 – shared a loving tribute on Facebook.
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He wrote: “Our deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to Amber, Anna, Haider and Sasha on the sad and tragic passing of OSCAR – winning film editor David Brenner, a beloved husband and father, as well as dear and very gifted friend.”
Fans have since taken to social media to remember the star.
One person tweeted: “Rest In Peace David Brenner.”
Another added: “RIP David Brenner. It was an honoyr to work with you and a joy to know you.”
While a third said: “Damn what an epic body of work, a true legacy. RIP David Brenner.”
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