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Ronald Neame Obituary
Neame's wife Donna told The Associated Press on Friday that her husband died in a Los Angeles hospital Wednesday, about six weeks after being injured in a fall.
Neame began his career of more than 60 years In 1929 when he worked as a cameraman for Alfred Hitchcock on the first British sound film, 1929's "Blackmail."
He was nominated for Oscars with director David Lean as co-writer of 1945's "Brief Encounter" and 1946's "Great Expectations."
He went on to direct the acclaimed 1969 film "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and the critically panned 1972 box office hit "The Poseidon Adventure."
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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Sims Family
July 1, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Neame. It was definitely a great loss. May the scriptures bring you strength and comfort during these difficult times. Isaiah 25:8
Turner Family
June 29, 2010
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ronald Neame. Mr. Neame will be forever associated with Poseidon. May God, the Father of tender mercies and of all comfort ease the pain during this difficult time.
Mary Smith
June 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Ronald will always be connected to an epic film, the Poseidon adventure. He will be missed by many. Jehovah God cares and provides comfort to all who grieve. His words in the scriptures at 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 bring comfort.
Tom Horst
June 27, 2010
I once read, "To the dying the face of death is not a terrible monster, nature has made it so." I hope this helps you as it has helped me.
What a great man, rest in peace.
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Jamie Keymer
June 26, 2010
The man was a genius I wish I could've met him. Other than making classics like The Poseidon Adventure he made the musical version of "Scrooge" starring Albert Finney, which is as far as I'm concerned the best version and the best Christmas film ever. We always put it on every year and it never fails to move us. God rest his soul.
With Deep Sympathy Your Christian Neighbor
June 25, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Ronald Neame was a great talent so I'm sure that you have many happy memories of the good times you all shared together. May the Our Heavenly Father help you all to cope and endure these difficult days.
Wanda Henry
June 24, 2010
MY thoughts and prayers are with the Ronald Neame family and friends at this sad time. May the God of all comfort give you the peace you need at this sad.
June 23, 2010
To the Family and Friends of Ronald Neame,
So sorry for the loss of such a talented person like Mr.Neame.
May the family draw on the wonderful memories he must have made over the year. At this difficult time may you all find comfort at Psalms 34:18-"God is near to those who are broken at heart..."
You can feel that Death can leave a heartache that nothing can heal, just know that Love can leave a memory that no one can steal.
The Grant Family
Sallie
June 21, 2010
I seen everyone of those movie over and over again! THANK YOU! My heart goes out to the Neame Family and friends. I am sorry. May your memories comfort you now and later, until the "last day" when "all in the memorial tombs will come out." John 5:28, 29
June 21, 2010
ronald neamie have fun in Heaven with the Angels r.i.p 1911-2010
Shirley Griffin
June 21, 2010
I am sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.
June 20, 2010
His movie, Hopscotch, with Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson is perfection. Thank you, Ronald Neame!
Kelly
June 20, 2010
The Neame Family has my condolences for the lost of their love one. To live the life he lived was due to mightiness and blessings provided by God. May the "God of all comfort" continue to provide for your family during this hard time.
Henryk Zaleski
June 20, 2010
Thank you for the adventure, rest in peace.
SUSAN ELLIOTT
June 20, 2010
I ENJOYED THE MOVIE AND HE WILL BE MISSED THANKS FOR THE GREAT MOVIE RONALD MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME
R Golay
June 19, 2010
To the the family of Ronald Neame - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Ronald will be missed by many.
Gregory Brandyburg
June 19, 2010
May the God of love comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Robin Raucci
June 19, 2010
I want to tell you how sorry i am for your loss,as you already know he was a fantastic Director,and how lucky he was,he was the cameraman for Alfred Hitchcock.He had many great movies.Mrs. Neame,your a very lucky woman also,you have spent many wonderful years with him,my heart goes out to you and all his family.But try not to be too sad,just remember what God says,there will be a day where you will see your loved ones again,and God doesn't lie. Be happy for him,he's in a beautiful place,God Bless You.
sILVER bELLE
June 19, 2010
May God provide peace to the family. Mr. Neame is @ peace now, he's with his Lord God, and Ronald is @ peace.
Pam Peltier Dickinson
June 19, 2010
Thank you, Ronald Neame, for your great movies especially "The Poseidon Adventure" in the early 70's and "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" that I watched prior to my graduating from college that year in 1969. I also enjoyed watching "The Odessa File" and "I Could Go on Singing." My heartfelt prayers wishing you God’s peace to his wife Donna and their family.
Antonio Bailey
June 19, 2010
To Family of whom ever this may concern I am so sorry for your lost, let me share a scripture with you at James 4:8 were it says Draw close to god and he will draw close to you.
Kristina Bailey
June 19, 2010
I am so sorry tto hear that Ronald Neame pass away. He was a wonderful director and had amazing talent. Family and friends the bible gives us comfort at a time like this. Jesus tells us, "Do not marvel at this because the hour is comig when all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out." (John 5:28,29) This scripture is really comforting to know because it tells us that we will be able to see our love ones again.
Juanita
June 19, 2010
To the Neame family, as a family we truly enjoyed all his production movies as a child and still enjoy them today. Thanks for loaning us your love one, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Jehovah the God of all comforts, comfort you. Psalms 83:18
Victoria~ VZj
June 19, 2010
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Ronald Neame~
June 19, 2010
I am a film fanatic and own many many films of all genres. The Poseidon Adventure is my very favorite movie. I watch it over and over and have started sharing it with my children. It has everything a movie could need and Mr. Neame has left a place in my film-lover's heart.
June 19, 2010
I had the privilege of attending a Directing Workshop featuring Mr. Neame back in 1983 and well remember how much he loved his craft and sharing his experiences with others. Ronald Neame was one of the most insightful and talented directors, mentors and filmmakers of the last century and will be greatly missed.
-Marius Penczner, Potomac, Maryland
June 19, 2010
To the family of Ronald Neame, May you be strengthen by the God of all comfort at this time of difficult. 2Corinthians 1:3,4. (Erma L. Davis, Park Forest,IL.)
Dolon Peteet
June 19, 2010
My thoughts are with you and the family and how painful it is to lose your loved one. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God's love and comfort be with you and the family.
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