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David Ellis Obituary
Ellis' manager, David Gardner, confirmed the director's death Monday and said Ellis' body was found in a hotel room in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ellis was in Johannesburg working on "Kite," a remake of the 1998 Japanese anime film that was to have starred "Snakes on a Plane" actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Gardner declined to provide additional details, and no cause of death has been released.
"So sad to hear of David R. Ellis passing!" Jackson tweeted on Monday. "So talented, so kind, such a Good Friend. He'll be missed. Gone too soon!"
Ellis' directing credits include "Shark Night 3D," "The Final Destination," "Cellular" and "Final Destination 2." He also worked on such films as "Misery," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "Waterworld." Ellis began his Hollywood career as an actor in the 1970s before moving into stunts and directing.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
DERRIK J. LANG,AP Entertainment Writer
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July 14, 2013
I had the immense pleasure of working with "Super Dave" on Ironwill. I cannot believe he is gone. He was the most fit, handsome, nicest directors I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I'm terribly sorry to his family for their loss. He talked about how much he missed them while we were on location all the time. God Bless.
March 30, 2013
Jesus Christ died so that we may have life eternal
Flora Noel
January 23, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Patricia White
January 20, 2013
Very sweet man with a lovely wife who had the pleasure to meet all ways in my heart as you called me ms sunshine
lindsey
January 13, 2013
So sorry for the family. You must have had great times together,remember those and comfort each other with the fun memories. May Mr. Ellis rest in peace.
kelly hensin
January 11, 2013
rest I peace in heaven
January 9, 2013
May the God of comfort be with David family in this time of sorrow.Revelation21:3,4.
Joyce Mckellar
January 9, 2013
Firs star happiness generation saw the deliver Smiles from your face stweetness knwlege of your live gift open the to world passion are always in the air.
January 9, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer. Psalm 65:2
michelle plakas-kaiser
January 8, 2013
rip
January 8, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss comfort to the family.Ps146.3,4.
Rhonda Skipper
January 8, 2013
May the Lord give you peace and comfort in the days ahead...so sorry
CJT
January 8, 2013
Ellis Family,I am so sorry for your loss of David,May you find comfort in all your fond memories and may you look to the God of comfort who provides comfort and peace.
January 8, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God has promised He will do away with death for His word is truth.
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