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John Irvin, British film-maker, dies aged 86
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Updated August 19
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- John Irvin died peacefully at home on August 11, surrounded by his family.
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- The Guardian
The article highlights Irvin's versatility and his left-wing political views, which he stated prevented him from being formally enlisted as a spy despite MI6's interest in his work.
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