Saturday, Sidney Lumet, the 86-year-old director of classic movies such as "12 Angry Men," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "The Verdict" died in his Manhattan home the New York Times reports.
According to CNN, Lumet's daughter Jenny Lumet, told CNN that he died of lymphoma and was surrounded by family at the time of his death.
According to the New York Times, while Lumet never won an Oscar, he received more than 40 Academy Awards nominations.
Lumet is survived by his wife Mary Gimbel, his 2 daughters, stepdaughter, stepson, 9 grandchildren, and a great-grandson.
"While the goal of all movies is to entertain," Lumet once wrote, "the kind of film in which I believe goes one step further. It compels the spectator to examine one facet or another of his own conscience. It stimulates thought and sets the mental juices flowing."
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