The British Society of Cinematographers confirmed the news Tuesday with a statement.
To this end, Dick would guest tutor at schools such as the National Film and Television School.
He began his trade as a documentary filmmaker, working on the British current affairs seriesWorld In Action.
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Pope worked on 11 films with his longtime collaborator Leigh.
Their first film together wasLife is Sweet(1990).
Their other joint credits include seminal features likeNaked, Secrets & Lies, Peterloo, Another YearandVera Drake.
Pope picked up an Oscar nomination for his work on Leighs 2014 period dramaMr Turner.
We have lost a friend and will miss him so much.
Popes last credit is Leighs latest featureHard Truths, which debuted at this years Toronto Film Festival.
