Acting legend and filmmaker Richard Attenborough passed away on August 24th, 2014 at the age of 90. Sir Richard Attenborough, commonly known as "Dickie," was a World War II veteran, who joined the Royal Air Force in 1943, and served as a film officer, producing morale-boosting documentaries. Later, he went on to have a highly acclaimed career in film as an actor, director and producer. Attenborough began his acting career in the early 1940's and his most noted early works included Brighton Rock, The Great Escape, 10 Rillington Place and Miracle on 34th Street. As a director, some of his most renowned films include Gandhi, Cry Freedom and Chaplin which earned him two Academy Award wins in 1983. In addition to his Oscar wins, Attenborough earned four BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and a British Academy Fellowship for lifetime achievement in 2008. Paying tribute in a statement to his uncle, George Entwistle, director general of the BBC, said: 'He was a superb director and an inspiring leader, as his Oscars for 'Ghandi' demonstrated, but he was also a man of great charm and warmth, as those lucky enough to have worked closely with him would testify.' He is survived by his son, Michael, and daughter, Charlotte, as well as his brother, David. The world of film has lost an icon; an innovator and a pioneer of the craft. He will be remembered as an incredible talent whose contribution to cinema will never be forgotten.