Richard, who co-directed the Oscar-winning movie with his husband Wash Westmoreland, died on Tuesday, March 10 in Los Angeles.
- March 12, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Richard Glatzer, who co-directed the Oscar-winning movie "Still Alice" along with his husband Wash Westmoreland, passed away on Tuesday, March 10 in Los Angeles at the age of 63. His spokesperson confirmed the sad news in a statement issued on Wednesday.
"Writer and Director of Independent films, Richard Glatzer, passed away Tuesday, March 10th in Los Angeles after a four year battle with ALS. He was 63 years of age," the statement read, "He is survived by his husband Wash Westmoreland, his sister Joan Kodner and her husband David, his loving nieces and nephews, and his daughter Ruby Smith."
Wash remembered his spouse in a touching Facebook post, "I am devastated. Rich was my soul mate, my collaborator, my best friend and my life. Seeing him battle ALS for four years with such grace and courage inspired me and all who knew him. In this dark time, I take some consolation in the fact that he got to see 'Still Alice' go out into the world. He put his heart and soul into that film and the fact that it touched so many people was a constant joy to him."
He added, "Thank you to everyone for this huge outpouring of love. Richard was a unique guy - opinionated, funny, caring, gregarious, generous, and so so smart. A true artist and a brilliant man.. I treasure every day of the short twenty years we had together. I cannot believe he has gone. But in my heart and the hearts of those who loved him he will always be alive."
Wash also posted a photo of him and Richard on Twitter.
I am devastated. Richard was my soulmate, my collaborator, my life. A true artist and a brilliant man. @stillalice pic.twitter.com/hSRriYMjhe
— Wash Westmoreland (@Washmoreland) March 12, 2015"Still Alice" actors also paid tribute to Richard on Twitter. Julianne Moore wrote, "'Still Alice' Writer-Director Richard Glatzer Dies at 63. i love you richard." Alec Baldwin tweeted, "Goodbye to Richard, one of the lovelier souls I worked with..." Kate Bosworth, meanwhile, posted, "Oh, deeply saddened to hear this news. Let's please celebrate Richard's light, his work and life force. We [love] you RG."
