Perry Moore passes away at 39
Hunter Hill, Perry Moore's live-in partner and co-director on their Sissy Spacek drama Lake City, found the body at 9:30 a.m. inside their shared W. Houston St. home. The news came as a surprise to everyone in the family.
Bill Hill, father of Perry Moore, spoke out on the incident yesterday, saying, "We're in shock. I spoke to my son the night before. He was in a great, great mood. No one was expecting this. We're so sad. He's been able to reach out and touch a lot of people."
Perry Moore was announced dead shortly after responders arrived at the scene. The producer leaves behind a legacy that includes his directorial debut Lake City, about a mother and son who reunite under shady circumstances after years apart, and The Chronicles of Narnia trilogy, which has grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide and is the sixteenth highest-grossing film franchise of all time. Moore also wrote the novel 'Hero' in 2007, which chronicled the adventures of the first gay teenage superhero. His last film was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader, which opened late last year.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was released December 9th, 2005 and stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Kiran Shah. The film is directed by Andrew Adamson.
Lake City was released November 21st, 2008 and stars Sissy Spacek, Troy Garity, Rebecca Romijn, Dave Matthews, Drea de Matteo, Colin Ford, Keith Carradine, Barry Corbin. The film is directed by Hunter Hill, Perry Moore.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader was released December 10th, 2010 and stars Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Will Poulter, Bill Nighy, Gary Sweet, Arthur Angel, Tony Nixon. The film is directed by Michael Apted.
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CBF
Oh, my gosh. I didn't even know this. RIP to the Narnia Executive Producer.
7 months agoby @comicbookfanFlag
Abhijit Kundu
@Mutant - I believe we as audience members should concern ourselves only with the work the artists put out for us - for that is the only thing we have the right to view and after we pay and watch a film or a DVD we are entitled to our opinions solely on that piece of work... no one can judge the life choices the artist makes - it's like me asking you "why do you eat your eggs with Ketchup and not mayo" the question was that absurd.
Anyway I agree it's not a good example for future artists becuz not all artisits do drugs - but I respect your point it reflects quite poorly on the industry
1 year agoby @Abhijit-KunduFlag
Vanboy
You know, a lot of people have so many problems in life. Narnia seemed to be doing good, and I'm sure he was making money hand over fist. I just can't understand why these people throw it all away. I think it's time to take Oxycontin off the market.
1 year agoby @vanboyFlag
Mutant
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Abhijit Kundu quite a number of actors or anyone else in the industry seem to be on drugs. Yes it's a shame that he died, my point is quite a number of actors seem to be taking drugs. That's mass- suicide.
How many actors died last year due to drugs or drinking. Next thing we know Charley Sheen may be dead. I respect them but I don't like it when they are wasting their talent.
Just look at his show, he now looks sick.
As of Perry Moore he will be missed and I bet his family is greaving under his own stupidity. That's right you heard me.
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
Abhijit Kundu
@todd 89 - dude show some respect he's passed away... no one gives a f*ck if u dont understand why ppl take drugs? f*ck u, no one wants to know how holy you are "just drinking" friggin idiot
1 year agoby @Abhijit-KunduFlag
Diaigma
Article title: "Passes Away Due to Overdose"
In article: "A cause of death hasn't been confirmed at this time"
Is it just me, or does this not compute? :P
1 year agoby @diaigmaFlag
Worth5Bucks
@dan1 very true
1 year agoby @mattbierwagenFlag
Dragon1991
Mr Moore still had so much to show in his life. R.I.P. Perry Moore
1 year agoby @Dragon1991Flag
Avian
This is sad. R.I.P.
@vjifdsa0fda F*CK OFF!
1 year agoby @avian005Flag
Josh
:(
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
JonSpidey07
man this was a big shock after I read it on Google yesterday
damn.... does remind me of Heath
Im pretty sure he wasnt distraught over the Narnia franchise thatd be a pretty silly reason
but what do I know?
I guess we'll never know the full story
RIP Perry Moore
1 year agoby @jonspidey07Flag
Rolando Maravilha
Rest in peace
1 year agoby @rolando-maravilhaFlag
MovieWiz001
R.I.P.
1 year agoby @moviewiz001Flag
m2
Gone to young
1 year agoby @m2Flag
Daveactor7
Damn it his death brings back Heath Ledger to my mind. Rest in peace sir
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
Mutant
I can never understand why someone would take drugs. I understand drinking, playing video games or watching films to get a dose of fantasy, but drugs
Sorry to hear about this, that's the one thing I avoided
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
CelluloidDreams
Wholy Sh*&$T ...........Sad.....Very sad..... .....
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
CUPID
Damn thats too bad,but is was his fault.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
Jakn
Dude. That sucks.
1 year agoby @jaknFlag
mosorwvlad
C'est la vie. R.I.P
1 year agoby @mosorwvladFlag
Corey
I hate reading articles like this. Makes me think about life.
1 year agoby @coreyFlag
Dan
Well that sucks. I don't really like the Narnia movies, but 39 is WAY too young to die.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
:/
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag