by Arielle Young
John Hughes, the director of 1980s hit films such as "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles" and "Pretty in Pink," passed away at the ripe-mid age of 59 while on his morning walk in Manhattan, New York.
A statement released by his representative states that he had a heart attack on his way to visit his family. Other milestones created by Hughes included "Weird Science," "Home Alone," "Ferris Buller's Day Off," and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (basically the films that spelled out the whole decade forever.) His empathy for the teenage youth and the ingenious way he portrayed such struggle through film is historic, and he will be sorely missed by his family, friends and fans alike. Plus, I love "Ferris Buller's Day Off"... it taught me how to play the clarinet.
Stars of his films Molly Ringwald and Matthew Broderick both released statements about Hughes:
- "I was stunned and incredibly sad to hear about the death of John Hughes. He was and will always be such an important part of my life…. He will be missed – by me and by everyone that he has touched. My heart and all my thoughts are with his family now." - Ringwald
"I am truly shocked and saddened by the news about my old friend John Hughes. He was a wonderful, very talented guy and my heart goes out to his family." - Broderick
Rest In Peace, John Hughes, Jr.
Feb. 18th, 1950 - Aug. 6th, 2009
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In honor of his life and legacy, here are some of our favorite scenes and trailers from his films.
