Writer/Director John Hughes Dies at the Age of 59
Life goes by pretty fast...
It looks as if 2009 will continue to deal a cruel hand to several of the entertainment industry's icons with today being no exception as CNN is reporting writer/director/producer and altogether generational icon, John Hughes died today of a heart attack while taking a morning walk in Manhattan. It seems almost pointless to list his most recognizable films as I am sure anyone interested in movies (and perhaps even those of you that aren't) already know most of them, but it never hurts to mention the likes of The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Weird Science and Sixteen Candles to refresh your memory. His list of writing credits are too many to mention.
Since the early '90s, Hughes pretty much disappeared from the world of entertainment and spent more time with his wife and two sons.
After receiving a small screenwriting credit on Drillbit Taylor due to the fact it was based on a treatment Hughes wrote years ago for Paramount, people began hoping he would perhaps make a return to films. Unfortunately that day won't ever come.
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Everyone should read Roger Ebert's moving tribute to John Hughes at rogerebert.com. I didn't know Mr. Hughes, but find after reading it that I miss him.
Ferris Bueller's Day off and The Breakfast Club, were two of my favorite movies. So I am saddened, he was pretty young.
Brad, I don't know what the average age of your readers is but I'm 33. If you're like me and grew up in the 80's around the Chicago area (I'm from nw Indiana), you wanted to be the kids who lived in Shermer Illinois. Every nerd wanted to be Anthony Michael Hall, every bad boy wanted to be Judd Hirsch. And we ALL wanted to be as cool as Ferris. This death probably saddens me more than anyone else who has died this year. God Bless John Hughes for trying to make the midwest a little cool.
@polishprince: and I'm an idiot. Judd Nelson
Yes every bad boy wanted to be a neurotic jew from Brooklyn. I'm not teasing I just thought it was funny.
He was the voice of the 80's teenager. Somehow, a man in his 30's was able to define the adolescent yearnings & insecurities of teenagers nationwide. From his wonderful treatment of Home Alone as a new Hollywood screenwriter to the glorious heights of a day in the life of a kid named Ferris, John Hughes left an indelible mark on the industry – despite his notable 18-year layoff from directing feature films.
John Hughes, you will be missed. We, the collective lovers of all things film, Salute you. We didn't know you, but you made us all feel young at heart. Some us (especially those of us born in the 80s) only began to discover your talents on VHS Tapes in the 90s; however, your films hadn't lost their luster or impact.
Thank you Mr. Hughes, may God speed you to a peaceful rest.
we all should be raising are fists high for John Hughes… R.I.P
You should all read this:- http://wellknowwhenwegetthere.blogspot.com/2009/08/sincerely-john-hughes.html if you haven't already.