One of Russell’s biggest successes came in 1969 with Women in Love, based on the book by D.H. Lawrence, which earned Academy Award nominations for the director and for writer Larry Kramer, and an Oscar for the star, Glenda Jackson. '
During his career, he became known for his controversial films including infamous religious drama 'The Devils' and The Who's rock opera, 'Tommy,' in 1975.
"My father died peacefully, he died with a smile on his face," Mr Verney-Elliott said.
Ken Russell 1927-2011: 'The maverick at the party'
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