British actor Richard Attenborough has died aged 90

Actor and Oscar-winning British film director Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90.

Lord Attenborough’s son Michael confirmed his father’s death and said his family would release a full statement in the coming days.

The acting great was one of Britain’s leading actors, starring in Brighton Rock, The Great Escape and Jurassic Park.

He later became a highly successful director, best known for his involvement in Gandhi, which won him two Oscars.

Sir Richard in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.

In a career that spanned six decades, Lord Attenborough started acting at the age of just 12, making his professional stage debut aged 18.

He was appointed a CBE in 1967 and knighted just nine years later in 1976.

Tributes have already started to come through via twitter, praising the world renowned actor.

British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: “His acting in “Brighton Rock” was brilliant, his directing of “Gandhi” was stunning – Richard Attenborough was one of the greats of cinema.”

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