'Lord of the Rings' cinematographer Andrew Lesnie dies at 59

Australian cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, who won an Oscar for his work on the first "The Lord of the Rings" movie in 2001, has passed away. He was 59.
Lesnie was believed to have suffered a heart attack on Monday.
A spokesman from the Australian Cinematographers Society confirmed the news of his demise, said The Hollywood Reporter.
"We have been advised of the sudden death of Andrew," the spokesman said, adding that his family would provide an official statement later.
Lesnie spent more than a decade collaborating with director Peter Jackson on the six "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" films.
He also worked with Jackson on the remake of "King Kong" (2005) and "The Lovely Bones" (2009).
Known for balancing technology with artistic considerations, Lesnie also shot the 2011 film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", directed by Rupert Wyatt.