“There are people we meet who have a profound impact upon our lives.
Leon Vitali was one such person in mine,” Matthew Modine said in tribute.
Leon Vitali, a frequentStanley Kubrickcollaborator and his all-around man Friday, has died at age 74.
Leo Vitali (left) with Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson on the set of ‘The Shining’.True Studio Media/Kobal/Shutterstock
“He will be remembered with love and be hugely missed by the many people he touched.”
Born in England on July 26, 1948, Vitali attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
“That’s the biggest conscious decision I’ve ever made.
Leon Vitali, Stanley Kubrick’s devoted man Friday and longtime collaborator, dies at 74.Amanda Edwards/Getty
There were some sacrifices, but there were gains too.”
The doc exposed Vitali’s devotion to Kubrick and his vital contributions to his films.
“There are people we meet who have a profound impact upon our lives.
Leon Vitali was one such person in mine,“Full Metal JacketstarMatthew Modinewroteon Twitter.
“An artist in every aspect of his life.
A loving father & friend to so many.
A kind, generous & forgiving nature.
He exemplified & personified grace.”
