Published 13:57 IST, June 23rd 2020

Joel Schumacher passes away: Jim Carrey, Kevin Smith and other celebs pay tributes

Joel Schumacher passed away at the age of 80 on Monday in New York, U.S. Jim Carrey, Kiefer Sutherland and other celebs paid tribute to the filmmaker.

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Popular American filmmaker Joel Schumacher has passed away at of 80. cause of his death is reported to be cancer, which he fought for a year. director has me acclaimed movies from 90s like St. Elmo’s Fire, Lost Boys and more. Hollywood celebs Jim Carrey, Kevin Smith, Patrick Wilson and ors paid ir tribute to Schumacher. Re to kw more.

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Celebrities pay tribute to Joel Schumacher

Corey Feldman was among first people to confirm demise of Joel Schumacher. actor revealed how filmmaker tried to stop him from getting dicted to drugs. He mentioned that Joel kept sending him supportive messs. Feldman was seen in Lost Boy as Edgar Frog.

Kiefer Surland mourns loss of Joel Schumacher as he penned down a long mess. two worked toger in films like Lost Boys, Flatliners, A Time To Kill and Phonebooth. actor mentioned that filmmaker gave him opportunities and lifelong lessons. He stated that Joel’s mark on modern culture and movies will live forever.

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Jim Carrey shared a picture with Joel Schumacher as he expresses his grief on demise of Joel Schumacher. He mentioned that late director saw deeper things in him than most and lived a wonderfully creative and heroic life. Jim stated that he is grateful to have h a friend like Joel.

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Jim Carrey appeared in two films helmed by Joel Schumacher. actor first played Edward Nygma / Riddler in Batman Forever (1995). He was later seen as le in Schumacher’s 2007 film Number 23.

Patrick Wilson tweeted that demise of Joel Schumacher breaks his heart. actor trusted his time with filmmaker. He recalled ir time toger laughing, sharing wisdom and karaoke. Wilson mentioned that Schumacher started careers of too many people to name. Patrick worked with Joel in his 2004’s musical drama film, Phantom of Opera. actor also shared an old photo of Joel on his Instagram handle.

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Comedian Kevin Smith paid tribute to late Joel Schumacher on Twitter. He mentioned that he met filmmaker on set of Batman and Robin and Joel could t have been nicer or more hospitable to him. Kevin stated that he loves Joel’s St Elmo’s Fire, Client and Flawless.

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Some more tributes by celebs

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Joel Schumacher me his feature film directorial debut in 1981 with Incredible Shrinking Woman. His popular works include St. Elmo’s Fire, Lost Boys, Batman Forever, A Time to Kill, Batman & Robin, Flawless, Phone Booth and more. He served as a costume designer in  Last of Sheila, Sleeper and ors. Schumacher’s last venture as a film director is Trespass in 2011.

13:57 IST, June 23rd 2020