Rupert Hine, producer for Tina Turner, Rush and Underworld, has died aged 72

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zooey Deschanel (@zooeydeschanel) on Feb 19, 2013 at 10:17pm PSTSteve’s career highlights included producing beloved children’s film The Polar Express, hit comedy Get Carter and acclaimed Rolling Stones concert documentary Shine a Light. He was also a prolific political donor and counted Bill Clinton as a close friend.‘I love Steve very much’, Bill said via statement.

Tom Hanks-starring film The Polar Express and co-wrote 2003 comedy Kangaroo Jack, as well as founding Shangri-La Entertainment, an organisation with interests in property, construction, entertainment and music.Former US president Bill Clinton, who was friends with Bing, said on Twitter: “I loved Steve Bing very much. He had a big heart, and he was willing to do anything he could for the people and causes he believed in.I loved Steve Bing very much.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine , a film producer and the co-writer of Kangaroo Jack, has tragically passed away aged 55. According to TMZ, he died after falling from an apartment building.

Mia Farrow, Eddie Izzard and Robert Webb are among the stars who have paid tribute to Sir Ian Holm after his agent confirmed his death.The 88-year-old died after suffering a short illness linked to Parkinson’s Disease.A statement from Holm’s agent read: “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer. "He was a genius of stage and screen, winning multiple awards and loved by directors, audiences and his colleagues alike.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerBritish producer and songwriter Rupert Hine, who produced Tina Turner’s 1984 comeback album Private Dancer and a host of other big names, has died.

pic.twitter.com/2lTSa0J35PVery sorry to hear of the death of Rupert Hine. Producer, musician, composer and all round good guy.

which was confirmed by The Ivors Academy of Music Creators, for whom he served as a board member.“His passion, wisdom, inspiration and his immense kindness will be hugely missed,” the organization said in a statement, according to Billboard.Hine, who in the 1970s had a solo career and went on to work with bands including British group Quantum Jump, started his music career with 1960s folk duo Rupert & David.

British producer, songwriter and advocate Rupert Hine, who put his stamp on classic albums dating back five decades and who carved out an enduring recording career of his own, has died at the age of 72. The London native's death was confirmed by U.K. songwriters and composers body The Ivors Academy, of which he was a member of the board. "His passion, wisdom, inspiration and his immense kindness will be hugely missed," the organization said. His cause of death was not disclosed.

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