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‘Die Another Day’ director Lee Tamahori dies after Parkinson’s battle

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“Die Another Day” director Lee Tamahori has died over three decades after he broke through with the acclaimed Māori crime drama “Once Were Warriors.” He was 75.

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  1. The Columbian

    ‘Die Another Day’ director Lee Tamahori dies after Parkinson’s battle (opens The Columbian)

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    “Die Another Day” director Lee Tamahori has died over three decades after he broke through with the acclaimed Māori crime drama “Once Were Warriors.” He was 75.

  2. The Guardian

    Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75 (opens The Guardian)

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    New Zealand film-maker became a Hollywood fixture in the 90s and 00s, including making Pierce Brosnan’s last 007 movie, before returning to his home country

  3. Variety

    Lee Tamahori, ‘Once Were Warriors’ and James Bond Director, Dies at 75 (opens Variety)

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    Lee Tamahori, the New Zealand director behind acclaimed drama Once Were Warriors alongside blockbuster films such as Die Another Day," has died at 75.

  4. Entertainment Weekly

    Lee Tamahori, director of Bond movie 'Die Another Day' and 'Once Were Warriors,' dies at 75 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Lee Tamahori, the New Zealand filmmaker who debuted with 'Once Were Warriors' and went on to helm Hollywood thrillers like 'Die Another Day' and 'Along Came a Spider,' has died at 75.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Lee Tamahori, ‘Once Were Warriors’ and ‘Die Another Day’ Director, Dies at 75 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    New Zealand-born director Lee Tamahori, whose debut feature Once Were Warriors led to a successful Hollywood career, has died. He was 75.

  6. New York Post

    James Bond and ‘Once Were Warriors’ director Lee Tamahori dead at 75 (opens New York Post)

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    Lee Tamahori's family announced that the filmmaker passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his loved ones on Friday.

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