Lewis Gilbert, the legendary British Bond director has sadly passed away at the age of 97. The filmmaker was responsible for many of the early 007 adventures, as well as Michael Caine’s break-out, Alfie.
Gilbert helmed You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, as well as his 1980s reunion with Caine in the Oscar-nominated Educating Rita.
Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli confirmed the news via a joint statement.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of our dear friend Lewis Gilbert.”
“Lewis was a true gentleman. He made an enormous contribution to the British film industry as well as the Bond films, directing You Only Live Twice, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. His films are not only loved by us but are considered classics within the series. He will be sorely missed.”
Gilbert passed away in Monaco on 23 February 2018. Here he is talking about the other love of his life, football.
