Yes, it is...
I know it since I woke up this morning, I tried to post the sad news and couldn't find the word to express my feeling. Clearly one of the best movie director ever who finally got the respect he deserved in the 20th century thanks to Michael Bowen. It's even sadder when you realize that you will never get a chance to meet or talk with one of your idol because you have always put this on the to do list...