LOS ANGELES: Tributes poured in Thursday for Oscar-winning director Mike Nichols, the creative force behind countless classic American films and plays including "The Graduate," after his death aged 83.
The legendary filmmaker directed nearly two dozen movies in all, among them the timeless "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and lighter fare with a contemporary edge like "Working Girl."
Nichols is one of the rare figures in American entertainment to have earned an "EGOT," having been honored with at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.
"This is a seismic loss," said fellow director Steven Spielberg.
"Mike was a friend, a muse, a mentor, one of America's all-time greatest film and stage directors, and one of the most generous people I have ever known."
Nichols was a member of American entertainment royalty, being married for many years to celebrated ABC television news presenter Diane Sawyer.
ABC, which announced his death, said Nichols died of cardiac arrest late Wednesday.
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