Sad reactions to the death of director Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars

entertainment">“My heart is broken. My friend. I love you,” writes Reese Witherspoon, who starred in Vallées hit series Big Little Lies playing, on Twitter. The Canadian director received several awards for the series, including an Emmy Award and a Directors Guild Award. The series, which also includes Nicole Kidman, tells of a wealthy neighborhood where a murder reveals a series of secrets.

entertainment">Shailene Woodley also stars in the series. “I’m in shock. Completely shocked. My god, death is the worst there is,” the actress wrote on Instagram. “It makes no sense, man. It does not make any sense. Maybe when we wake up tomorrow, you’ll laugh and say it was just a funny movie you made. That it’s not real.”

entertainment">Vallée was also known for the film Dallas Buyers Club, the true story of an AIDS patient who sets up a drug business. The drama earned both lead actors Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto an Oscar. Vallée was nominated for his direction.

entertainment">„A filmmaker and a real artist who changed my life with a beautiful movie called Dallas Buyers Club”, Leto writes on his Instagram with a photo of him and Vallée together. Much love to everyone who knew him. Life is precious.”

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