Director Piers Haggard, best known for his film “Pennies From Heaven” and for establishing directing guild Directors U.K., has died. He was 83.
No cause of death was given but in a statement his agents at Casarotto said he “died peacefully” on Jan. 11. “He is deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and the industry at large,” the statement said.
Haggard’s career spanned over five decades and a variety of industries, including film, television and theater. His mini-series “Pennies From Heaven” featured Bob Hoskins as a travelling music salesman and won a BAFTA for Most Original Programme in 1979.. Haggard also worked with stars including Liza Minnelli, Vanessa Redgrave, Helen Mirren and Maureen Lipman.
He later moved into film, directing features including 1970’s “Wedding Night” and “The Blood on Satan’s Claw.”
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