Reese Witherspoon paid tribute to Jean-Marc Vallée after his sudden death.
According to Deadline, it is believed the 58-year-old director - who was "a fitness fanatic and a teetotaler" - died of a heart attack at his cabin outside Quebec City in Canada on Christmas Day (12.25.21) And Reese is among the many stars who have shared their shock and sadness.
She posted a picture of herself with her 'Wild' and 'Big Little Lies' director on Instagram and wrote: "My heart is broken. My friend. I love you."
Shailene Woodley posted: "I'm in shock. Absolutely and utterly in shock. My f****** God's death is the worst. But I guess somehow I know you'll find it in the books." One grand adventure I can't wait to read and watch when my time comes.
"Though it doesn't make sense man. It doesn't make any sense. Maybe when we wake up tomorrow you'll laugh saying it was a satirical short film that you made. It's not real."
And his 'Big Little Lies' co-star Laura Dern said: "Beautiful Jean-Marc Vallee. The world has lost one of our greatest and purest artists and dreamers. And we've lost a dear friend." Our hearts are broken."
Actress Rosanna Arquette responded to his post saying: "I am so sad to hear this news Laura, I know how much you love and respect her. What a loss. Such a talented man. Love you. "
Director Paul Feig shared his shock, writing: "Oh my God, this is incredibly sad. What a great loss. He was an incredibly talented filmmaker. Sending so much love and condolences to his family. #RIPJeanMarc And Josh Gad wrote: "Oh my gosh. This is so awesome. Absolutely love their work. RIP #Jeanmarkvalleè."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter: "Jean-Marc Vallée's passion for filmmaking and storytelling was unmatched - so was his talent. Through his work and his art, he has worked in Quebec, across Canada and left a mark around the world. My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans as they mourn his sudden demise."
The Canadian writer, producer, editor and director had a successful feature film "Crazy", which he wrote and directed, and in 2014, he was nominated for a Best Editing Oscar for "Dallas Buyers Club", starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. was also seen. Lead and Supporting Actor at Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Jean-Marc followed up that film with “Wild,” which led to Oscar nominations for Witherspoon and Dern, and the two were reunited with the actresses when they directed the first season of HBO’s “Big Little Lies” and build out.
He received two Emmy Awards for directing and producing a mini-series, contributing to a total of eight Emmys won by the show and four Golden Globes.
Jean-Marc – who later directed and executive produced another HBO limited series, “Sharp Objects” – is survived by his sons, Alex and mile, and siblings Marie-Josie Vallée, Stephanie Tousignant and Gerald Valy.