While the pop world was distracted with all the nonsense that is the MTV VMAs last night, very sad news broke of the death of legendary horror movie director Wes Craven.
Responsible for some of the greatest horror movies ever made including 'The Last House On The Left', 'The Hills Have Eyes', 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream', Craven died from brain cancer at the age of 76, his family revealed in a statement last night.
His illustrious career in film cemented his status as one of the greats, leaving a mark not only those who saw his films but also those he worked on them with him. Courteney Cox, Rose McGowan and John Carpenter are just a few paying tribute to the director since hearing the news of his death.
Today the world lost a great man, my friend and mentor, Wes Craven. My heart goes out to his family. x
— Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) August 31, 2015
Thank you for being the kindest man, the gentlest man, and one of the smartest men I've known. Please say there's a plot twist. #wescraven
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) August 31, 2015
Shedding tears now. A giant has left us. #wescraven #always #liveon pic.twitter.com/t3ituQLgV1
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) August 31, 2015
I've always had the deepest respect for @WesCraven and his ability to take his fans on a thrilling ride. Warmest regards to his loved ones.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) August 31, 2015
RIP Wes Craven. You were one of a kind. Thanks for all the years of scares and fun.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) August 31, 2015
I had the great privilege of working with #WesCraven one of the kindest most gentle souls, who made great scary films. #RIPWesCraven
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) August 31, 2015
My friend Wes has left us too soon. He was truly an Old School director. I had a great time directing him. I'm... https://t.co/NCeEflbdhO
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) August 31, 2015
Devastated to hear the news. Wes was a great friend, fine director and good man. Giant loss. Much too soon. https://t.co/3XnIn8UNIF
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) August 31, 2015
Taking a break on a show night to pay respects to @WesCraven. LEGEND.
— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) August 31, 2015
Damn guys. @WesCraven died. A brilliant filmmaker, he brought quality & depth of character to every movie he made. Amazing library- bravo
— Seth Green (@SethGreen) August 31, 2015
#WesCraven was the maestro of my nightmares growing up throughout the 80's. And those same nightmares gave me my passion 4 horror films. RIP
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 31, 2015
I wud have no career if it were not for WES CRAVEN. Thank you for believing in me and giving me a chance. #nowords pic.twitter.com/dNseHweJcF
— Jamie Kennedy (@JamieKennedy) August 31, 2015
So sad to hear the news about Wes. An amazing man on set and off and I owe so much to his talents. He will be sorely missed by many...
— Skeet Ulrich (@SkeetMe1) August 31, 2015
— Wes Craven (@wescraven) August 31, 2015
Via THR