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Oscar-Winning Designer Stuart Craig Dies at 83

9/9/2025

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Stuart Craig, acclaimed UK production designer, passed away on September 7, 2025, at 83 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
The British Film Designers Guild confirmed his death via member Neil Lamont's Facebook post.
Craig won three Oscars for Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons, and The English Patient.
He also worked on The Elephant Man and the Harry Potter series.
Lamont described Craig as a "true giant" in cinema, known for his talent and kindness.

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Stuart Craig, acclaimed UK production designer, passed away on September 7, 2025, at 83 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
The British Film Designers Guild confirmed his death via member Neil Lamont's Facebook post.
Craig won three Oscars for Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons, and The English Patient.
He also worked on The Elephant Man and the Harry Potter series.
Lamont described Craig as a "true giant" in cinema, known for his talent and kindness.