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Jessica Gibb

David Brenner dead - Oscar-winning Hollywood film editor dies at 59 as tributes pour in

Hollywood film editor David Brenner has died at the age of 59.

His wife Amber told The Hollywood Reporter the legendary cinematographer passed away at his home in West Hollywood on Thursday afternoon.

The film editor worked on a number of big blockmuster movies including Zack Snyder's Justice League and won an Oscar in 1990 for his work on Oliver Stone's Born On the Fourth of July.

American Cinema Editors - of which Brenner was a long-time member - started a GoFundMe page for fans to donate money to help his family after his sudden death.

Fans have raised $46,000 (£33,000) in less than 24 hours and donations continue to pour in.

Tributes have been paid from many within the industry (Eric Charbonneau/REX/Shutterstock)

The group said: "He was an extraordinary editor and a loving, compassionate family man.

"In an effort to support David's family during this terrible time, Lightstorm Entertainment has created a GoFundMe account.

"More important than any financial assistance this may provide, it's an opportunity to let his wife Amber and his children Annie, Haider, and Sasha know how many other lives David touched."

Zack Snyder paid tribute, posting on social media: "Devastated by the news that I lost my dear friend and collaborator David Brenner... The kindest man, A loving father and husband, A gifted artist... you'll be deeply missed."

He worked on huge movies such as Independence Day (Independence Day)

Roland Emmerich - who worked with Brenner on Independence Day, The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow and 2012 - shared a touching tribute on Facebook.

He wrote: "Our deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to Amber, Anna, Haider and Sasha on the sad and tragic passing of OSCAR - winning film editor David Brenner, a beloved husband and father, as well as dear and very gifted friend."

Brenner is survived by his wife Amber and children Anna, Haider and Sasha.

Avatar producer Jon Landau wrote on Twitter: "We have lost a very dear member of the #AvatarFamily, David Brenner, an editor extraordinaire on the Avatar sequels. Our hearts go out to his wife Amber and their children Annie, Haider and Sasha.

"His talent, compassion and friendship will be truly missed."

The film editor also worked with Rob Marshall on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in 2011.

The director shared his condolences on social media, writing "David was an extraordinary artist and a kind and gentle man. We were incredibly lucky to have collaborated with such a beautiful spirit.

"We are deeply saddened by this unimaginable loss — and we send our most profound sympathies."

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