Last updated11:29, June 12 2015
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The Lord of the Rings legend, who also appeared in Stars Wars, passed away in a London hospital after being treated for respiratory problems
Kiwi film director Peter Jackson has posted a heartfelt tribute to his Lord of the Rings colleague and friend.
He described the actor Chrisopher Lee, who died on Sunday, as an icon of cinema and says the world would be "a lesser place" without him.
"It is with tremendous sadness that I learnt of the passing of Sir Christopher Lee," he wrote.
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Peter Jackson on set with Christopher Lee, who played the wizard Saruman in the Lord of the Rings movies.
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"He was 93 years old, had not been in his usual good health for some time, but his spirit remained, as always, indomitable."
Jackson talked about Lee's multilingual talents, and his intelligence and being "well versed in art, politics, literature, history and science."
He shared memories of spending time with Lee in the UK.
"One of my favourite things to do whenever I came to London would be to visit with Christopher and Gitte where he would regale me for hours with stories about his extraordinary life. I loved to listen to them and he loved to tell them - they were made all the more compelling because they were true - stories from his time with the SAS, through the Second World War, to the Hammer Horror years and later, his work with Tim Burton - of which he was enormously proud."
Jackson said he grew up watching the acting legend, and was lucky enough to work with Lee on five films.
"I grew up loving Christopher Lee movies. For most of my life I was enthralled by the great iconic roles he not only created - but continued to own decades later. But somewhere along the way Christopher Lee suddenly, and magically, dissolved away and he became my friend, Chris. And I loved Chris even more."
"There will never be another Christopher Lee. He has a unique place in the history of cinema and in the hearts of millions of fans around the world."
Other Lord of the Rings cast have shared their tributes to Lee online.
Actor Elijah Wood, who played Frodo, said "An extraordinary man and life lead, Sir Christopher Lee. You were an icon, and a towering human being with stories for days. We'll miss you."
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Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/69332227/Peter-Jackson-pays-tribute-to-Christopher-Lee
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