John Irvin, 'Hamburger Hill' and 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' Director, Dies at 86

John Irvin, the British director best known for his work on "Hamburger Hill" and the "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" miniseries, died last week. He was 86. Irvin's death, which occurred on Aug. 11, was confirmed by the director's producers. It's said the filmmaker passed at his sister-in-law's home in the U.K. A cause of death was not shared. Irvin's multi-decade career boasted over 30 films and three BAFTA nominations. In addition to "Hamburger Hill" and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," he was known for his work on "Turtle Diary," "A Month by the Lake," "City of . . .