Film Director Ken Russell dies at 84
British film director Ken Russell has died at the age of 84.
His son, Alex, said he died peacefully in his sleep in a hospital on Sunday.
He directed The Who's rock opera, Tommy, in 1975, and was Oscar-nominated for his 1969 film Women In Love.
He also directed The Devils in 1971 and the musical starring Twiggy - The Boyfriend.
28 Nov 2011
- From the section Entertainment & Arts