The world mourns the loss of David Seidler, the acclaimed screenwriter of “The King’s Speech,” who passed away at 86. Born in London, Seidler’s personal experience with stammering paralleled King George VI’s, the film’s central figure.
His collaboration with See-Saw Films and Bedlam Productions resulted in numerous accolades, including Oscars and Baftas for best original screenplay.
Seidler’s legacy extends beyond the screen, with his stage adaptation captivating audiences in the West End. His final moments were spent pursuing his passion for fly fishing in New Zealand.
“David was in the place he loved most in the world – New Zealand – doing what gave him the greatest peace, which was fly fishing,” Seidler’s manager Jeff Aghassi told BBC News. “If given the chance, it is exactly as he would have scripted it.”
David Seidler, renowned for his poignant narratives, earned his first Writers Guild award for the 1988 biopic “Onassis: The Richest Man In The World,” featuring Raul Julia as Aristotle Onassis.
His collaborative efforts extended to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1988 masterpiece, “Tucker: The Man And His Dream.” Survived by two children, Seidler’s literary imprint resonates across generations.
