He directed (among others) Demolition, Wild, The Young Victoria, and Dallas Buyers Club; and the TV series Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects.

His family and friends say his death - found dead in his chalet in Berthier-sur-Mer, Quebec - was unexpected. He was 58 years old.

He had two children.

Laura Dern said, "The world has lost one of our great and purest artists and dreamers. And we lost our beloved friend. Our hearts are broken."

[Edited 12/27/21 15:59pm]

R.I.P.