Sunday, September 13, 2026 - Oscar-winning British film producer Jeremy Thomas has died at the age of 77, sending shockwaves through the international film community.
Thomas died peacefully at his country home in Oxfordshire on September 11, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to his representatives. His death comes as the industry prepares to celebrate one of his final projects, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, which is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Thomas leaves behind a remarkable body of work that includes The Last Emperor, Sexy Beast, Crash, The Sheltering Sky and High-Rise. His production of The Last Emperor earned the Best Picture Oscar and helped establish Thomas as one of the most influential independent producers in international cinema.
He was also known for taking risks on ambitious filmmakers and supporting projects that pushed creative boundaries.
Tributes are now pouring in from filmmakers and producers who worked with Thomas, with many describing him as a fearless champion of bold cinema and emerging talent. His death marks a major loss for the global film industry, but his influence remains visible through the more than 80 films he helped bring to audiences.
As Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo prepares for its premiere, attention is turning to the final chapter of a career that continued to shape cinema until the very end.
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