This is a sad, sad day for fans of young love, adolescent hijinx and fine film. John Hughes, the filmmaker behind such enduring classics as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Breakfast Club," has died. The word came from TMZ at 4:31pm EST that Hughes suffered a heart attack while on a morning walk in New York City, where he was visiting family. He was 59. Hughes' lawyer confirmed to MTV soon after that this is indeed the tragic state of affairs.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Hughes' family and friends, and to his legions of fans scattered across the globe. It's not an exaggeration for me to say that his work had a significant impact on my childhood, and that the bulk of his films are chestnuts that I continue to return to time and again as comfort viewing. That's not going to ever change, but I am grief-stricken at the thought that new Hughes will never again grace the silver screen.
Please share your own reminiscences in the comments below. There's enough sadness to go around right now, so hit the jump if you want to crack a grin. More to come, so stay tuned.
For additional John Hughes coverage, head over to MTV.com for the initial report, a career retrospective, celebrity reactions and Kurt Loder's heartfelt farewell.
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