L.A. Confidential' Director Curtis Hanson Dead At 71

Movie director Curtis Hanson, who won an Oscar for L.A Confidential, was found dead in his California home on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said. He was 71.Paramedics found Hanson at his Hollywood Hills home at about 5 p.m. local time. Hanson, who was pronounced dead at the scene, died of natural causes, a police spokeswoman said.Hanson had retired in recent years due to Alzheimers, according to Variety.com.Hanson, along with Brian Helgeland, won an Oscar in 1997 for best writing for their adapted screenplay of L.A Confidential, a novel by James Ellroy.As a producer of the stylish 1997 period film, Hanson also shared the nomination for best picture and was nominated for best director. The film won an Oscar for actress Kim Basinger, and was nominated for cinematography, art direction, sound, editing and score.Hansons other films included The River Wild, Wonder Boys, 8 Mile and In Her Shoes.Thank you Curtis Hanson for all that you've given us. You'll be missed. pic.twitter.com/pOJJigZmso The Academy (@TheAcademy) September 21, 2016 -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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