Hugh Hudson, the 86-year-old director of the Oscar-winning movie Chariots of Fire, passed away after a brief illness.
Hugh Hudson, 86, a devoted husband and father, passed away at Charing Cross hospital on February 10 following a brief illness, according to a statement issued on behalf of his family.
Maryam D’Abo, who played the title role in the James Bond movie The Living Daylights, was married to Hudson. She, his son Thomas, and his first spouse, painter Susan Michie, were listed as his survivors in the family statement.
“I am beyond devastated that my great friend Hugh Hudson, who I have known for more than 45 years, has passed away,” said Nigel Havers, who played Chariots of Fire in 1981. One of the highlights of my professional career was Chariots of Fire, and like so many others, I owe him a lot for what came after. I will miss him a lot.
Prior to joining Alan Parker’s team on Midnight Express as a second unit director, Hudson first made advertisements. Three years later, his movie Chariots of Fire, which chronicled the experiences of two British Olympians in 1924, became a global sensation.
Hugh Hudson’s Net Worth At Time Of Death
As of January 9, 2023, Hugh Hudson’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.