‘Big Little Lies’ Director Jean-Marc Vallée Found Dead At 58

Director Jean-Marc Vallée was found dead in his home over Christmas weekend.

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Some have reported that the death occurred on Saturday, December 25, Christmas Day.

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Others says the death occurred on Sunday, December 26, the day after Christmas.

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His publicist Bumble Ward described his death as “unexpected.”

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He was found dead in his cabin outside of Quebec City.

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Vallée won an Emmy for directing the HBO series “Big Little Lies.”

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He was also the director of the 2013 drama “Dallas Buyers Club.”

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The film earned a total of six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.

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HBO and many other filmmakers expressed condolences for the late Canadian filmmaker.

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