Hugh Hudson, director of Chariots of Fire, has died in hospital aged 86, a statement on behalf of his family said.
Mr Hudson died in London following a short illness.
The statement said: "Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father, died at Charing Cross Hospital on February 10 2023 after a short illness.
"He was best known for directing the Oscar-winning film Chariots Of Fire. He is survived by his wife Maryam, his son Thomas and his first wife Sue."
Nigel Havers, who starred in the classic film, said he was "beyond devastated" by news of the filmmaker's passing.The film, released in 1981, was based on the true story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, who competed at the 1924 Olympics.
