AceShowbiz - Elliot Graham, the film editor who earned an Oscar nomination for his work on the 2008 film Milk, died by suicide at the age of 50 on a Saturday, TheWrap reports. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed his cause and place of death.

In addition to TheWrap’s coverage, Thenews also confirmed Graham’s passing and noted that Dan Jinks, the producer of Milk, publicly shared the news while praising Graham’s crucial role in shaping the film through his editing. The Hollywood Reporter adds that Graham won a BAFTA Award for Best Editing in 2022 for the James Bond film No Time to Die, an honor he shared with Tom Cross. Graham’s collaboration with director Gus Van Sant extended beyond Milk to the 2011 romantic drama Restless, confirming his long-standing creative partnerships.

Milk, released in 2008 and directed by Gus Van Sant, is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. The film, produced by Focus Features, stars Sean Penn and received eight Academy Award nominations, winning Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. Graham’s editing was widely recognized as a significant factor in the film’s critical success.

This loss resonates deeply within the film community, as Graham’s career spanned notable projects beyond Milk, including editing credits on Steve Jobs, Captain Marvel, and the FX series Trust. His contributions to cinema and television left a lasting imprint on storytelling through precision editing, underscoring the impact of his sudden passing at a relatively young age.

This article is based on reporting originally published by TheWrap.