Beloved Director John Hughes, Dead at 59

By • on August 6, 2009

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Word just surfaced that, at the age of 59, director John Hughes has passed away.

Hughes experienced a heart attack while walking around NYC on a family vacation. Hughes is considered somewhat legendary for his work with the Brat Pack during the 80s on films such as “Sixteen Candles”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Ferris Buller’s Day Off” and “Pretty in Pink”.

Please leave your favorite memories from his films in the comments, as he no doubt touched many of you with his quintessential teen flicks.

And ya know, watch this sweet Breakfast Club montage video I found on YouTube:



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