Batman franchise director Joel Schumacher dies aged 80

Hollywood director Joel Schumacher has passed away at the age of 80.

Schumacher died on Monday after a fight with cancer.

The filmmaker is well known for the hits 'Batman Forever' and 'The Lost Boys'.

His publicist said in a statement that he “passed away quietly” and will be “fondly remembered by his friends and collaborators”.

Schumacher initially worked as a costume designer before transitioning to filmmaking.

He made his directorial debut in 1981 with 'The Incredible Shrinking Woman'.

In 2011, he released his last film 'Trespass' starring Nicole Kidman.

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