Oliver Stone Pays Tribute to Late Producer Moritz Borman

Oliver Stone has paid tribute to his longtime producer Moritz Borman, who died on July 1 at age 71, according to Deadline.

Borman was a veteran Hollywood producer who collaborated with Stone on several films. He produced the director's historical epic "Alexander," as well as "World Trade Center," "W.," "Savages," and "Snowden."

Stone shared a statement remembering his friend and colleague. "Moritz Borman produced and was instrumental in allowing us to make Alexander in 2004," Stone said. He added, "He was both a close friend and a great producer who rarely brought attention to his craftsmanship in all things. He will be greatly missed."

What did Oliver Stone say about him?

In his tribute, Stone described Borman as a stoic and private man. "He died without telling anyone, I think, and surprised us all. A stoic man to the end," the director said. Stone concluded his statement by saying, "I much loved and admired him."

What was Moritz Borman working on?

At the time of his death, Borman was in Munich working on an untitled Netflix film directed by John Lee Hancock about the company Monsanto. His producing partners, Eric Kopeloff and Philip Schulz-Deyle, said he died of apparent natural causes.

Stone is now at work on his first feature since "Snowden," a film titled "White Lies." The project stars Josh Hartnett, Michael Douglas, and Willem Dafoe, and explores themes of family and personal rediscovery across three generations.