James Bond legend Lee Tamahori has died at the age of 75. The New Zealand-born director was best known for having been at the helm of Die Another Day in 2002, which starred Pierce Brosnan in the title role of the iconic 007 spy and featured a soundtrack headed up by Madonna, but he passed away after battling Parkinson’s Disease for a period of time.
In a statement, his family said: “His legacy endures with his whānau, his mokopuna, every filmmaker he inspired, every boundary he broke, and every story he told with his genius eye and honest heart. A charismatic leader and fierce creative spirit, Lee championed Māori talent both on and off screen.
“He ultimately returned home to tell stories grounded in whakapapa and identity, with Mahana and his latest film The Convert, reaffirming his deep connection to Aotearoa. We’ve lost an immense creative spirit.”
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