Minghella was a fan of Portsmouth F.C., and appeared in the Channel 4 documentary, "Hallowed Be Thy Game". His home had two double bedrooms dedicated to the display of Portsmouth memorabilia dating back to the club's founding in 1898. Minghella died of a haemorrhage on 18 March 2008 in Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith, following an operation the previous week to remove cancer of the tonsils and neck. He is commemorated with a green plaque on The Avenues, Kingston upon Hull. The 2009 film "Nine" is dedicated in his memory. A memorial plaque to Anthony Minghella was unveiled on 2 March 2016 by Jude Law, at Western Gardens, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Producer only   Directed Academy Award performances  Minghella was directed multiple Oscar winning and nominated performances.