Julie Andrews has paid tribute to her 'one of a kind' husband who passed away in hospital after complications from pneumonia.
Director Blake Edwards, 88, died at St John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, yesterday with his actress wife of 41 years and other family members at his side.
“Blake was one of a kind on and off the stage,” the Sound Of Music star said.
“He was my mate in life in every way possible, and shall forever be in my heart. He will be missed beyond words.”
The US film-maker was behind such movie greats as Breakfast At Tiffany's, 10, and the Pink Panther series.
He received the lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2004 and was twice nominated for an Oscar.
Edwards' CV also included Victor/Victoria – the 1982 movie musical starring Andrews – and the 1962 drama, The Days Of Wine And Roses, which starred Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick as a young couple battling alcoholism.
Edwards made his film debut as an actor more than 60 years ago in Ten Gentlemen From West Point. He wrote his first film, Panhandle, which he also produced, in 1948.
He is survived by five children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Julie Andrews has paid tribute to her 'one of a kind' husband who passed away in hospital after complications from pneumonia.
Director Blake Edwards, 88, died at St John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, yesterday with his actress wife of 41 years and other family members at his side.
“Blake was one of a kind on and off the stage,” the Sound Of Music star said.
“He was my mate in life in every way possible, and shall forever be in my heart. He will be missed beyond words.”
The US film-maker was behind such movie greats as Breakfast At Tiffany's, 10, and the Pink Panther series.
He received the lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2004 and was twice nominated for an Oscar.
Edwards' CV also included Victor/Victoria – the 1982 movie musical starring Andrews – and the 1962 drama, The Days Of Wine And Roses, which starred Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick as a young couple battling alcoholism.
Edwards made his film debut as an actor more than 60 years ago in Ten Gentlemen From West Point. He wrote his first film, Panhandle, which he also produced, in 1948.
He is survived by five children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A family favorite, The Sound of Music, is coming to Blu-Ray disc this November.

Julie Andrews stars in the film, playing a nun, Maria, who leaves her convent and becomes a governess for The von Trapp family. Although Maria's journey begins rough, she ends up falling in love with the children - and their father. It's a musical masterpiece that has been and will be in families for years.

In honor of the 45th anniversary of the movie, the movie will be re-released as a Blu-Ray disc on November 2. There will also be a special collector's edition, which will include "a keepsake box and featuring a 100-page "My Favorite Things" scrapbook, a 45th Anniversary Soundtrack, a reproduction of the original 1965 souvenir program, an exclusive hand-painted "My Favorite Things" music box and more" (Broadway World).

The collector's set is priced at $89.99 U.S. while the Blu-ray/DVD combo packs are attractively priced at $34.99 U.S.

Making The Sound of Music available on Blu-Ray is great because it's a timeless movie that people of all ages enjoy. It will surely make a great gift, just in time for the holidays!

A family favorite, The Sound of Music, is coming to Blu-Ray disc this November.

Julie Andrews stars in the film, playing a nun, Maria, who leaves her convent and becomes a governess for The von Trapp family. Although Maria's journey begins rough, she ends up falling in love with the children - and their father. It's a musical masterpiece that has been and will be in families for years.

In honor of the 45th anniversary of the movie, the movie will be re-released as a Blu-Ray disc on November 2. There will also be a special collector's edition, which will include "a keepsake box and featuring a 100-page "My Favorite Things" scrapbook, a 45th Anniversary Soundtrack, a reproduction of the original 1965 souvenir program, an exclusive hand-painted "My Favorite Things" music box and more" (Broadway World).

The collector's set is priced at $89.99 U.S. while the Blu-ray/DVD combo packs are attractively priced at $34.99 U.S.

Making The Sound of Music available on Blu-Ray is great because it's a timeless movie that people of all ages enjoy. It will surely make a great gift, just in time for the holidays!