Jeremy Thomas, the Oscar-winning British film producer whose work included The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, has died at the age of 77.
Thomas was regarded as a significant figure in British and international cinema, with a career spanning several decades. He became known for producing films associated with major international directors and for helping bring distinctive film projects to audiences beyond their domestic markets.
Among the productions most closely linked with him were The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, two films that formed part of a long body of work across the industry. His reputation rested not only on individual titles but also on his sustained involvement with filmmakers from different countries and traditions.
Thomas was described as a British film-maker as well as a producer, reflecting a career built around the development and delivery of cinema projects over many years. His Oscar-winning status marked him out as one of the better-known British producers of his generation.
No further details about the circumstances of his death were included in the information available. His death closes a long career associated with internationally focused film-making and some of the most recognisable titles in modern British and world cinema.
