Director Anthony Minghella Dies

British writer and director Anthony Minghella has died suddenly aged 54.

By Peter Willis /

Anthony Minghella, best known for his 1997 Best Director Oscar winning movie The English Patient, has died aged 54. He is said to have suffered a fatal hemorrhage just days after undergoing surgery to treat cancer of the neck and tonsils. Matt Holmes will bring you a full run down of Minghella's career tomorrow in a special editorial.

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