I’m still trying to process this and can’t believe it’s true as Daniel Zirilli has been a supporter and friend since I started The Action Elite, but it’s been announced that he has passed away at the age of 58.
We are still awaiting confirmation of the cause of death.
Daniel was known for founding Popart Film Factory at age 24 and for helming pictures like Invincible with Johnny Strong, Renegades, Acceleration and The Best Man with Dolph Lundgren, Hollow Point and Crossing Point with Luke Goss and many more films.
Deadline state he also “directed/produced more than 250 music videos, including for such artists as Three 6 Mafia (featuring Katt Williams), Redman, Cypress Hill, Shaq, Scarface, Montel Jordan, Master P, Twista, Chayanne, Freddie Jackson, Roger Troutman Jr., Gerald Levert, Bobby Womack, Bokeem Woodbine, Peter Himmelman, and Flea. He produced music videos for the Russell Simmons film The Show for Def Jam, Michael Nesmith of The Monkees and many other recording artists”.
I remember when he reached out to me many years ago for an interview for his new film and we never lost touch since. He was passionate and loved making movies. This is a terrible blow and my heart goes out to the family of Daniel.
R.I.P. my friend, you will be missed.
Source: Deadline