'Notting Hill' director Roger Michell passes away at 65

Roger Michell, the British stage, television and film director whose movies include the indelibly popular romantic comedy 'Notting Hill' has died, his family said Thursday. He was 65. Photo: AP

Roger Michell, the director of such films as Notting Hill, Venus and My Cousin Rachel, died on Wednesday (Sept 22), his publicist told the UK Press Association. He was 65.

A statement from his publicist to the agency on Thursday reads: "It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Michell, director, writer and father of Harry, Rosie, Maggie and Sparrow, announce his death at the age of 65 on September 22."