Joel Schumacher, who directed Veronica Guerin (2003), Batman & Robin (1997), Batman Forever (1995), Falling Down (1993), The Lost Boys (1987) and St. Elmo's Fire (1985), died on Monday, June 22, after a year-long battle with cancer.

The New York filmmaker, who initially entered the industry as a costume designer, is credited with launching Colin Farrell, Matthew McConaughey and Kiefer Sutherland to superstardom.

Jim Carrey is among those who have paid tribute to Schumacher in the wake of his death – remembering him "as a friend" who "saw deeper things in me than most."

Joel Schumacher has passed away. He saw deeper things in me than most and he lived a wonderfully creative and heroic life. I am grateful to have had him as a friend. pic.twitter.com/7kOeJ96rL8

— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 22, 2020

Grammy Award-winning artist Seal shared an acoustic performance of his song 'Kiss From A Rose', which he credits Schumacher with transforming into a major hit.

 

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Joel Schumacher (1940-2020)

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Minnie Driver remembered Schumacher as "the funniest, chicest, most hilarious director" she ever worked with.

#JoelSchumacher was the funniest, chicest, most hilarious director I ever worked with. Once,on set,an actress was complaining about me within earshot; how I was dreadfully over the top (I was)Joel barely looked up from his NYT+said “Oh Honey,no one ever paid to see under the top”

— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) June 23, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber described him as "a visual master and a brilliant talent spotter".

Farewell, dear Joel. My friend and collaborator. You were a visual master and a brilliant talent spotter. I’ll miss all those fun times we had together. - ALW pic.twitter.com/LBAcRjZAia

— Andrew Lloyd Webber (@OfficialALW) June 22, 2020

Actor Ben Stiller also paid tribute to Schumacher, calling him a "true professional, and a magnetic presence."

Just saw this sad news. I had the same experience as Alex with Joel, and I never even worked for him. He was kind, talented and made movies we went to the theaters for. A true professional, and a magnetic presence. #RIP https://t.co/fJN0PfBEMN

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) June 22, 2020