Dear colleagues
I am very sorry to pass on the news that Barry Callaghan, Head of
Production at the Northern School of Film and Television until 1997, has
died.
Word has come from a former colleague that last Tuesday Barry was playing
at a folk festival in Mallorca when he had a heart attack and died shortly
afterwards.
I understand that attempts are being made to contact former colleagues and
students, so please pass this news to anyone you believe knew him. Barry
was at both Sheffield Hallam and Leeds Metropolitan Universities. I know
that Barry was a huge influence and source of support for hundreds of
students (and colleagues), some of whom are now very successful. All,
without exception, will mourn a hugely nice man.
I am not in touch with the family at present, although my thoughts are with
them at this immensely sad time.
If I get further information I will pass it on, as appropriate.
Ian
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