Five-time Oscar nominated director Paul Mazursky died on Monday after suffering a pulmonary cardiac arrest at the age of 84. Dozens of stars have since expressed their sympathy online, paying tribute to the filmmaker.
"Girls" creator Lena Dunham praised Mazursky for his attention to women in films. She tweeted: "Paul Mazursky created the most complex female characters and the most human cinematic moments. He will be missed, he will be emulated."
The director's 1978 film "An Unmarried Woman" received three Academy Award nominations. He also directed the famous "Bob & Carole & Ted & Alice" (1969), "Moscow on the Hudson" (1984) and "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" (1986).
"Blazing Saddles" director Mel Brooks said of his colleague: "Paul Mazursky- one of the most talented writer/dir.'s to ever make movies- died today. He was our American (Italian director Federico) Fellini. I will miss him dearly."
Actress/comedian Sandra Bernhard added: "The great director #paulmazursky sent me this note "your smart beautiful & talented, what more can a girl ask for. a role in a #paulmazursky film? we'll miss him."
Music icon Quincy Jones, who wrote the score to "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," tweeted, "Rest In Peace to a great director and writer, my friend and collaborator Paul Mazursky. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Love."
Mazursky is also known for films including "Harry and Tonto" (1974), "Tempest" (1982), "Moon Over Parador" (1988), and "Scenes From a Mall" (1991).
He was married to his wife Betsy from 1953 until his death. He is survived by his daughter Jill, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
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