Brat Pack Leader John Hughes Dies Of Heart Attack
August 7th, 2009
Iconic movie director John Hughes, the man behind cult hit films such as The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, died suddenly of a heart attack today in Manhattan.
Hughes, 59, began his career as an advertising copywriter in Chicago.
In the last ten years he stepped back from the film industry somewhat to enjoy time with his family, including his wife of 39 years, Nancy, and their two sons John and James.
Hughes lived on farm in northern Illinois, and was in Manhattan on vacation when he collapsed suddenly.
Celebrity tributes have been pouring in on Twitter:
petewentz RIP John Hughes – You had such a huge influence on my life.
JohnLarroquetteLife is a great surprise. I do not see why death should not be an even greater one. – Vladimir Nabokov R.I.P. Mr. Hughes.
TheMandyMoore RIP john hughes. RIP. so, so sad……..
michellebranch So sad about John Hughes. R.I.P.
danecook This was my high school graduation song. Hearing it after news 2day brings back my youth! Reminiscing. http://tinyurl.com/ltamha
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