Cinematographer Dick Pope, has died, aged 77, Daily Mail reports.
The British film icon and double Oscar nominee Dick Pope was known for his work on films including Mr Turner, The Illusionist and Secrets & Lies.
According to the report by Daily Mail, Dick Pope’s death was confirmed in a statement from the British Society of Cinematographers on Wednesday, which read: ‘It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Dick Pope BSC.’
Following the announcement, Tom Hardy, who worked with Dick on Legend, paid tribute on Instagram.
Other stars that Dick Pope worked with throughout the years included Beetlejuice’s Alec Baldwin and The Glass Onion star Edward Norton.
He wrote: ‘Dick Pope, British Cinematographer, lovely friend and all round legend. Aug 1947 October 2024.’
The statement announcing Dick’s death added: ‘Dick had a reputation for being a wonderful collaborator and someone who was passionate about the art form of cinematography.’
‘He was keen to embrace new technologies and ideas while also ensuring the skills and crafts of those that came before him weren’t lost.’
The late cinematographer was famously referred to as ‘Dick Poop’ at an Oscars nomination presentation back in 2015.
He released a response to the mispronunciation of his name just hours after Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) president Cheryl Boone Isaacs incorrectly read his nod for Best Achievement in Cinematography at the 87th annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills.
He told USA Today: ‘You know what, I have been called a lot worse in my time.’
Dick Pope continued: ‘I don’t think twice about anything like that. I am happy to be nominated. We’re all very happy. It’s wonderful news.
‘But I represent a whole company and the whole film. I represent the people who work on it. We are all very pleased. Delighted.’
He also shared that he received quite a bit of reaction from his friends and co-workers.
‘You don’t need to explain it to me. I have had it explained one hundred times,’ Dick added.
‘I feel sorry for the lady who made the mispronunciation. I have never been on Twitter and I don’t know what trending means.
‘I am completely naive. All I know is that I have a lot of emails here saying I am trending on Twitter.
‘They might as well be saying I am landing on the moon, as far as I am concerned.’