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Michael Anderson
1920 - 2018
Michael Anderson
1920 - 2018
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1920
DIED
2018
Michael Anderson Obituary
Anderson's family said Sunday that he died of heart disease April 25 in Canada, at his home on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
Born into a theatrical family in London in 1920, Anderson served in the army during World War II and made his feature debut in 1949 with "Private Angelo," co-directed by Peter Ustinov.
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His 1955 adventure "The Dam Busters" told the story of a daring wartime bombing raid on Germany's industrial heartland. Its visual flair and stirring score helped make it one of Britain's best-loved war films, and its thrilling climax helped inspire the attack on the Death Star in the first "Star Wars" movie.
"The Dam Busters" is due to be broadcast at London's Royal Albert Hall and in 400 U.K. movie theaters on May 17 to mark the 75th anniversary of the real-life 1943 raid that inspired it.
Anderson followed "The Dam Busters" with the big-budget, all-star adventure "Around the World in 80 Days," which won five Academy Awards in 1957, including best picture.
He made some three dozen features in all, including thrillers "Operation Crossbow" and "The Quiller Memorandum."
"Logan's Run," his 1976 sci-fi film about a youth-obsessed future society, has become a cult classic.
Anderson's survivors include his third wife, Adrianne Ellis, a son, two stepchildren and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His stepdaughter, actress Laurie Holden, tweeted Saturday: "I will miss him everyday. He was the kindest human being I've ever known in my life."
The family said a private memorial service for family and friends will be held at Anderson's home over the summer.
Written by JILL LAWLESS
Copyright © 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
29 Entries
October 18, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's... My condolences
May 31, 2018
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented man. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of mourning.
Melissa Pioneer
May 29, 2018
With deepest sympathy on loss of your love one. May it bring comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job promised at Job 33;25.
May 14, 2018
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May 11, 2018
What an outstanding director! May you continue to be comforted by the wonderful memories you have and by God's Word which comforts us when we're in need of comfort.
May 5, 2018
He died in his home in b.c. canada
May 5, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
M W
May 3, 2018
He will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family and other loved ones. May you find peace in precious memories and hope in God's words to see again.
Jackie
May 3, 2018
Our prayers are with family and friends during this time
May the memories of Michael Anderson bring you laughter and make you smile
May God comfort you and bring you peace
Hale.O
May 2, 2018
My Condolences to the family and friends,fan's of Michael Anderson.may God bless you at this time of sadness.
Harry Simpson
May 1, 2018
Godspeed Michael, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Rest Michael, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to your nation.
May 1, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy for the death of your loved one. Losing someone you love is really hard to deal with. So please find comfort in God because he promises at Psalms 9:9 "He will become a sincere refuge in times of distress."
L.D. Wells
May 1, 2018
am so sorry for your loss. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, our prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that His Father intended it to be. We have gained comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same.
R. C.
May 1, 2018
To The Family Of Michael Anderson
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort, comfort you and grant you peace now and in the days ahead.
May 1, 2018
My condolences to the Anderson and extended families for the loss of your dear husband, father, grand, g-grandpa and friend ~ Michael. You are so blessed to have had him in your life for so many years. As you celebrate his well-lived long life, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together; and may these thoughts comfort and strengthen you always (Daniel 12:13) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
Christian
May 1, 2018
My deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort prove to be your strength during this difficult time.
Psalm
JW
April 30, 2018
Sorry to hear about thiss loss. Please know that God is near to comfort all the mourning ones. He will make you firm and He will make you strong. (1 Peter 5:10)
Sheila
April 30, 2018
Godspeed Michael.
April 30, 2018
Since it condolences on your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this sad time.
Jasmine Cooper
April 30, 2018
My condolences go out to the family of this brilliant director. I hope you can find comfort in 2 Corinithians 1:3,4.
S S
April 30, 2018
My sincere condolences go to the Anderson family. I am truly sorry for your loss. May the Father of tender mercies be with you all and may you rely on him to sustain you during your time of sorrow.
April 30, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Matthew 5:4. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.
Sadie
April 30, 2018
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
April 30, 2018
Mark 6:10
stay there until you leave that place: Jesus was instructing his disciples that when they reached a town, they should stay in the home where hospitality was extended to them and not be transferring from house to house. (Lu 10:1-7) By not seeking a place where the householder could provide them with more comfort, entertainment, or material things, they would show that these things were of secondary importance when compared to their commission to preach.
April 30, 2018
Condolences to the family at this sad time.May your prayers and the memories you shared provide comfort.The Good Book promises a time when there will be no more sickness. YM
April 30, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Anderson. May the family be comforted by this promise at Psalms 29: 11.
April 30, 2018
I send my deepest sympathy to the family. For this is a difficult time; however, may God continue to be your refuge. For God gives a both a hope and peace in these difficult times. (Romans 15:13)
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