LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronald Neame (neem), who produced and co-wrote acclaimed British films like "Great Expectations," saw Hollywood success as director of "The Poseidon Adventure" and was nominated for three Oscars, has died. He was 99.
Neame's wife Donna told The Associated Press on Friday that her husband died in a Los Angeles hospital Wednesday, about six weeks after being injured in a fall.
Neame began his career of more than 60 years In 1929 when he worked as a cameraman for Alfred Hitchcock on the first British sound film, 1929's "Blackmail."
He was nominated for Oscars with director David Lean as co-writer of 1945's "Brief Encounter" and 1946's "Great Expectations."
He went on to direct the acclaimed 1969 film "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and the critically panned 1972 box office hit "The Poseidon Adventure."
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Neame. It was definitely a great loss. May the scriptures bring you strength and comfort during these difficult times. Isaiah 25:8
Sims Family
July 01, 2010 | Austell, GA
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ronald Neame. Mr. Neame will be forever associated with Poseidon. May God, the Father of tender mercies and of all comfort ease the pain during this difficult time.
Turner Family
June 29, 2010 | IL
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Ronald will always be connected to an epic film, the Poseidon adventure. He will be missed by many. Jehovah God cares and provides comfort to all who grieve. His words in the scriptures at 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 bring comfort.
Mary Smith
June 28, 2010 | PA
I once read, "To the dying the face of death is not a terrible monster, nature has made it so." I hope this helps you as it has helped me.
What a great man, rest in peace.
Tom Horst
June 27, 2010 | Sacramento, CA
The man was a genius I wish I could've met him. Other than making classics like The Poseidon Adventure he made the musical version of "Scrooge" starring Albert Finney, which is as far as I'm concerned the best version and the best Christmas film ever. We always put it on every year and it never fails to move us. God rest his soul.
Jamie Keymer
June 26, 2010 | Los Angeles, CA
I am sorry for your loss. Ronald Neame was a great talent so I'm sure that you have many happy memories of the good times you all shared together. May the Our Heavenly Father help you all to cope and endure these difficult days.
With Deep Sympathy Your Christian Neighbor
June 25, 2010
MY thoughts and prayers are with the Ronald Neame family and friends at this sad time. May the God of all comfort give you the peace you need at this sad.
Wanda Henry
June 24, 2010 | Baltimore, MD
To the Family and Friends of Ronald Neame,
So sorry for the loss of such a talented person like Mr.Neame.
May the family draw on the wonderful memories he must have made over the year. At this difficult time may you all find comfort at Psalms 34:18-"God is near to those who are broken at heart..."
You can feel that Death can leave a heartache that nothing can heal, just know that Love can leave a memory that no one can steal.
The Grant Family
June 23, 2010 | Aurora, OH
kenneth correale
June 22, 2010 | Brockton, MA