Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93.
Peter Jackson says "the world will be a lesser place" following the death of Christopher Lee aged 93.
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Lee appeared in more than 250 movies, taking on memorable roles such as the James Bond enemy Scaramanga, evil Count Dooku in two
Star Wars
prequels,and wicked wizard Saruman in
The Lord of the Rings.
Rings director Peter Jackson paid tribute to Lee on Facebook.
"I was lucky enough to work with Chris on five films all told and it never ceased to be a thrill to see him on set. I remember him saying on my 40th Birthday (he was 80 at the time), "You're half the man I am". Being half the man Christopher Lee is, is more than I could ever hope for. He was a true gentleman, in an era that no longer values gentleman.
"There will never be another Christopher Lee. He has a unique place in the history of cinema and in the hearts of millions of fans around the world," Jackson wrote.
Read his full tribute, and tributes from others, below:
Peter Jackson
Elijah Wood
An extraordinary man and life lead, Sir Christopher Lee. You were an icon, and a towering human being with stories for days. We'll miss you.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) June 11, 2015
Dominic Monaghan
So so sorry to hear that #christopherlee has passed away. He was a fascinating person. Threw a bic pen into a tree in front of me. #legend
— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) June 11, 2015
Tim Burton
"The last of his kind - a true legend - who I'm fortunate to have called a friend."
Burton directed Lee in Corpse Bride, Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland, and Dark Shadows.
Jed Brophy, NZ actor and one of the dwarfs in the Hobbit trilogy
so Saddened to hear the news of the passing Of Sir Christopher Lee. Giant of the screen , true Gentleman in all... http://t.co/abU2p6dxRU
— Jed Brophy (@BrophyJed) June 11, 2015
Graham McTavish, Brit actor one of the dwarfs in Hobbit trilogy
Saddened to hear of Christopher Lee's passing, but what a life he lived! A giant in cinema, and a credit to his nation.
— Graham McTavish (@grahammctavish) June 11, 2015
Stephen Hunter, NZ actor and one of the dwarfs in the Hobbit trilogy
RIP Sir Christopher Lee. What a legend. He will always be #Dracula to me. Spent many nights watching thru my fingers! #Saruman #Legend
— Stephen Hunter (@StephenJHunter1) June 11, 2015
Sir Roger Moore
It's terribly when you lose an old friend, and Christopher Lee was one of my oldest. We first met in 1948.
— Sir Roger Moore (Legacy) (@sirrogermoore) June 11, 2015
Harry Knowles
Peter Jackson once pranked me, telling me that Christopher Lee had met Hitler, when I asked Lee about the reaction was hysterical
— Harry Knowles (@headgeek666) June 11, 2015
Chloë Grace Moretz
-- Rest in peace, it will always be an honor to say I got to know such a beautiful soul, Forever Changed. #SirChristopherLee
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) June 11, 2015
Moretz starred in Martin Scorsese's
Hugo
with Lee.