Director John Hughes Dies

Film director, writer and producer John Hughes has died at the age of 59.

 

Hughes was responsible for massive comedies including Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club and Home Alone.

 

He passed away in Manhattan whilst visiting family after suffering a heart attack.

 

Star of Ferris Bueller Matthew Broderick paid tribute to the director saying: “I am truly shocked and saddened by the news about my old friend John Hughes. He was a wonderful, very talented guy and my heart goes out to his family."

 

Other films Hughes worked on include Pretty In Pink, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Beethoven and Maid In Manhattan.