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Hollywood’s film world mourns the loss of David Brenner
Film editor David Brenner was only 59 years old.
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He was involved in big film projects like “Independence Day”. Film editor David Brenner has died at the age of 59.
Hollywood mourns the loss of one of its most successful film editors: David Brenner (1962-2022) died on February 17 at the age of 59 in West Hollywood, California. His wife Amber has that “The Hollywood Reporter” confirmed. His death has sparked a wave of grief on social media. Many of Brenner’s famous colleagues also spoke up, most notably Zack Snyder (55).
Zack Snyder and Roland Emmerich mourn
The two have worked together numerous times, including the films Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). “Devastated by the news of the loss of my dear friend and colleague David Brenner… the kindest man, a loving father and husband, gifted artist… you are deeply missed,” writes Snyder on the Vero platform.
Director Roland Emmerich (66), with whom Brenner worked on the films “Independence Day” (1996), “The Patriot” (2000) and “The Day After Tomorrow” (2004), shared his sadness via Facebook: “Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Amber, Anna, Haider and Sasha on the sad and tragic death of Oscar winner David Brenner, a beloved husband and father, and a dear and very gifted friend.”
“Avatar” film project with James Cameron and Jon Landau
Until shortly before his death, Brenner worked with James Cameron (67) and Jon Landau (61) on the editing of the “Avatar” sequels. Both reported also spoke via Twitter: “We have lost a very dear member of the ‘Avatar’ family, David Brenner, an exceptional editor of the ‘Avatar’ sequels. Our hearts go out to his wife Amber and their children Annie, Haider and Sasha. His talent, his compassion and his friendship will be truly missed.”
In Hollywood, Brenner was an extremely popular and successful film editor. In 1990, he shared an Oscar for Best Editing with Joe Hutshing for the film Born on the Fourth of July.