Luc Besson is dead

Luc Besson, born on March 18, 1959 in Paris, was a French director, screenwriter and producer. He died on May 23, 2013 at the age of 54.

Tributes have poured in from across the world.

Luc Besson has been married to Milla Jovovich and Maïwenn Le Besco and was romantically involved with Anne Parillaud.