John Irvin, director of 'Hamburger Hill' and 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', dies at 86

British director John Irvin has died at the age of 86. He was best known for the Vietnam War film Hamburger Hill (1987), the spy miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and films including The Dogs of War and Widows. Born on 7 May 1940, Irvin trained at the London Film School and began his career making cinéma-vérité documentaries. His death was announced by producers who worked with him.