US film director Michael Cimino dies at the age of 77 ( FILE ) A file picture dated 09 August 2015 shows US film director Michael Cimino waving at the Piazza Grande where he received the honorary prize ' Pardo d ' onore Award ' at the 68 th Locarno International Film Festival , in Locarno , Switzerland . According to media reports quoting his former lawyer , Cimino , best known for directing , producing and co - writing the award - winning epic war drama film ' The Deer Hunter , ' has died at the age of 77 on 02 July 2016 in Los Angeles , California , USA . EPA / URS FLUEELER ▶ [ 핫 클릭 ] 발목 건강 위협 하 는 ' 하이힐 '…" 발목 도 굵 게 만든다 "▶ [ 핫 클릭 ] 건강 한 줄 알 았 더니 … 10 세 소년 몸무게 가 ' 192 ㎏'▶ [ 통통 영상 ] 출근길 강남대로 한복 판서 ' 무 자비 폭행 '< 저작권자 ( c ) 연합뉴스 , 무단 전재 - 재 배포 금지 >