OSCAR-Winning writer David Seidler has died at 87 while fly-fishing in New Zealand.
The Academy Award winner is best known for screenwriting the film The King’s Speech.
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No cause was given as to the reason behind David’s death.
The Hollywood writer’s long-time manager Jeff Aghassi broke the news on Sunday, telling Deadline, “David was in the place he loved most in the world – New Zealand – doing what gave him the greatest peace which was fly-fishing.
“If given the chance, it is exactly as he would have scripted it.”
David wrote both the stage and screen versions of the beloved film The King’s Speech, which reached box office success.
The movie went on to win Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Writing – awarded to the playwright at the 2011 Oscars.
The King’s Speech followed the story of King George VI, played by actor Colin Firth, and his struggles with a severe stutter.
David grew up with a stutter as well, previously opening up about the condition as his reason to write about the British monarch and tell his story.
In addition to the Oscar win, David also received two BAFTAs and the Humanitas Prize.
The King’s Speech was always intended to be both a feature film and a stage play.
While accepting his Academy Award on-stage, he dedicated the achievement to “all the stutterers around the word.”
He also thanked “Her Majesty The Queen for not putting me in the Tower for using the F word.”
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