Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century and the father of the French New Wave, died peacefully at his home in Switzerland on Tuesday. He was 91 years old. His legal counsel later confirmed he died by assisted suicide.
"Jean-Luc Godard died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. No official ceremony will take place. He will be cremated," said the brief statement from his partner Anne-Marie Miéville and his production company.
