British filmmaker John Irvin, known for 'Hamburger Hill' and 'The Mole,' dies at 86

British filmmaker John Irvin has died at the age of 86. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he directed over thirty films and television series. Irvin was nominated for three BAFTA awards, Britain's prestigious film honors. He is best remembered for the 1987 war film 'Hamburger Hill' and the television series 'The Mole' ('La Taupe'). His death marks the loss of a prolific director whose work left a mark on both cinema and television.