Wicker Man Sequel Director Justin Hardy Dies at 61
British filmmaker Justin Hardy passed away following a heart attack, his family announced.
Justin Hardy, the British filmmaker known for directing the sequel to "The Wicker Man," died on Friday at the age of 61. His family stated that the cause of death was a heart attack.
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