Hollywood stars pay tribute after death of acclaimed ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ director

MICHAEL DOUGLAS has led tributes to Milos Forman, the Oscar-winning director of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest,

following his death at the age of 86.

Actors and Hollywood stars have been remembering the Czech-born film-maker, also known for Amadeus (1984), The

People vs Larry Flynt (1996) and Man On The Moon (1999). Edward Norton, Jim Carrey and Mia Farrow are also among those who have paid tribute to the acclaimed film-maker.

Douglas, who was a producer on Cuckoo’s Nest, said in a statement, published by The

Hollywood Reporter: “Sadly we lost one of the greatest directors in the history of film.

“I had the honour of working with Milos on One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest and cherish what he taught me.” Writer and producer Larry Karaszewski, who made Man On The Moon and The People vs Larry Flynt with Forman, wrote: “Milos Forman was our friend and our teacher.

“He was a master film-maker – no one better at capturing small unrepeatable moments of human behaviour. We made two movies together and every day spent with him was a unique adventure. Milos loved life. I will miss his laughter.”

Director Edgar Wright wrote: “Very sad to hear that the great director Milos Forman has passed away.

“He had a tremendous filmography that documented the rebel heart and human spirit. I have seen One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest enough times to be able to silently mouth along.” One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson, and Amadeus both triumphed at the Oscars.

MICHAEL DOUGLAS: The actor said he cherished what he had learned from the film-maker.