Wes Craven passes away, aged 76

The award-winning horror director lost his battle with brain cancer

Wes Craven

by Anna Lewis |
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Horror film legend Wes Craven has died, aged 76.

The award-winning film director passed away on Sunday at his home in LA after battling brain cancer.

Wes Craven was best known for directing the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise, plus the* Scream* films.

Tributes have started pouring in for Wes.

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