A sad loss for those of us that are Children of...

This morning during a walk in Manhattan, the man that gave us The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Pretty in Pink among others died of a heart attack. John Hughes passed away at age 59 during a visit with family this morning. Many of his movies are among my favorites. Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off were movies that i have watched over and over again and now my kids do the same.

The last movie he directed was Curly Sue in 1991 but he continued to be a producer until 2001 and continued to write into 2008 with his last script being Drillbit Taylor. In my opinion, it wasnt his best but then again I am stuck in the 80s.

My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Rest in Peace John.

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Shaunee C. Aug 6, 2009, 8:45pm EDT

He directed a lot of great movied from the 80s.

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Lisa C. Aug 6, 2009, 8:56pm EDT

I was so sad when I heard about this today. I love all of his movies.

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Janet "Jax" B. Aug 6, 2009, 9:15pm EDT

It is sad....and since I'm the same age as you Bryan, I am probably also stuck in the 80's. My kids have watched Ferris Buller with me now....and some of the other movies he made.

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Aug 6, 2009, 9:17pm EDT

Bryan,

I'm stuck in the 70's, but I do remember him and how very talented he was and will be remembered as such. I didn't know about this, I'm saddened by this newest loss...Rest in peace, yes.

Marilyn

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Marsha S. Aug 6, 2009, 9:36pm EDT

lots of great movies

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Linda T. Aug 6, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

We have lost a lot of talented people this year. John Hughes was multi talented often taking on the roles of writer, producer and director. The Breakfast Club tops my list of favorites. His talented crossed over from my generation to my kids when he wrote and produced all three of the Home Alone movies.

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Joanne Vicente Aug 6, 2009, 10:07pm EDT

It's a terrible loss. His films were truly a joy! I still want to be Ferris Beuhler.

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Ellen B. Aug 6, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

John huges died?! I really liked the breakfast club and ferris bueller, maybe they'll show them on tv to honor him this week.

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Bea N. Aug 7, 2009, 12:00am EDT

I can watch ferris bueller over and over and never get sick of it.This is a sad day.........

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constantly Constance M. Aug 7, 2009, 1:50pm EDT

Ohhh no, that is really tragic! I would not have known other than from your post as I'm not watching much of the newz these dayz.
The 'Breakfast Club' was one of my all time favorite movies, still is four of the 'brat pack' are in that one.
jeez, he was a great and I sympathize with his family!

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