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LEGENDARY film director Jeannot Szwarc from Jaws 2 and Somewhere in Time has died at the age of 87.

The French-American director's death was confirmed by his son Sacha Szwarc.

Jeannot Szwarc at the Avoriaz Film Festival.
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Jeannot Szwarc died on Tuesday at a hospital in FranceCredit: Getty
Behind-the-scenes photo of Heroes episode 6, featuring Eriko Tamura and the director.
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He worked on a series of films as well as writing and producing televisionCredit: Getty

His father died on Tuesday of respiratory failure at Central Hospital in Loches, France, he told .

Szwarc had a legendary six-decade career in the film industry taking part in movies as well as producing and writing for television.

He worked on films like Santa Claus: The Movie, Bug, and Supergirl as well as popular television shows like Grey's Anatomy, The Practice, and Smallville.

Tributes have poured in for the talented producer, including a touching note from James Bond star Jane Seymour.

On Facebook, she wrote: "Today, we say goodbye to a try visionary.

"Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul.

"He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever.

"May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts."

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