Feb 18, 1950 – Aug 6, 2009
John Wilden Hughes Jr., born on Feb. 18, 1950 in MI, died suddenly of a heart attack while taking a morning walk on a trip in Manhattan to visit family. The date was Aug. 6th. A self-made man whose career began as an advertising copywriter in Chicago, his work as a...
Read MoreWHAT A TALENTED WRITER AND DIRECTOR JOHN HUGHES WAS. I ENJOYED MANY OF HIS FILMS;MR. MOM THE BREAKFAST CLUB, UNCLE BUCK, PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES AND FERRIS BUELLERS DAY OFF AND DENNIS THE MENACE TO NAME A FEW. JOHN HUGHES IS DEFINITELY MISSED. R.I.P. JOHN HUGHES. YOUR FILMS ENTERTAINED MILLIONS AND CONTINUE TO DO SO.
CHIP FITTS
November 15, 2025
Watching Christmas Vacation (for the umpteenth time) this season as I do every season. As usual, my thoughts turn to John Hughes and his many movies of which I am such a fan. I can never remember quotes from movies, but for some reason that's not the case with his. Thank you, John for the joy you've given me and now my grandkids with such awesome movies that transcend generations REST IN PEACE
Angie Bland
December 22, 2024 | Other
john, thank you for your talent. you gave young people a voice and helped them feel seen. your movies have been so enjoyable to watch over the years. in my opinion, you helped define the 80s and there will never be someone to come along like you again. rip....your work will never be forgotten
jamey meehan
September 01, 2024 | Other
Thank You for the most memorable movies that seemed to have been circled around the time I was at GBN from 1981 -1985. When I graduated from GBN the following year you started filming Ferris Buellers Day Off. I was an extra in that movie who actually got paid. That is something I will remember forever. Thank You for sharing our stories with the rest of the country. RIP
Laura
November 30, 2023 | Other
Mr. Hughes, thank you for portraying our city, Chicago, in a positive light on film. Thank you for capturing the youth of Generation X on film. Lastly, thank you for planting those thousands of trees that you did. That is your greatest legacy to our world. Godspeed, sir.
Jack Lowe
July 12, 2022 | Chicago, IL
Mr Hughes,
Thank you for giving a voice to Generation X, I greatly appreciate all the work that you gave us. It has helped me a lot over the years to deal with the pressures of life.
Ferris, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Pretty In Pink....
They were all awesome!
May you continue to Rest In Peace,
Robert
Robert Treat
July 08, 2020 | Etters, PA
Thank You for such a Special movie from a Campus Supervisor (Suspension Ctr M-F and Saturday School) 1982-1993...............L/Semper Fidelis 70-81 USMC & 01-04 CaArNG
Leo Chapinski
February 15, 2020 | Oceanside, CA
Since I could not meet You when You were alive and kicking, I look forward to do that after I leave this performance. Thank You for all You did to open the curtains on the inner machinations of Human Beings.
Helena-Sophia Exel
June 14, 2019 | Pahoa, HI | Acquaintance
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Joshua Grauer
May 23, 2018
