Jodie Foster Reacts to 'Silence of the Lambs' Director Jonathan Demme's Death

Jodie Foster has released a statement about the loss of director Jonathan Demme.

The 54-year-old actress starred in the 1991 film Silence of the Lambs, and won an Oscar for her performance in the film. Jonathan directed this movie, and also earned himself an Oscar.

“I am heart-broken to lose a friend, a mentor, a guy so singular and dynamic you’d have to design a hurricane to contain him. Jonathan was as quirky as his comedies and as deep as his dramas. He was pure energy, the unstoppable cheerleader for anyone creative. Just as passionate about music as he was about art, he was and will always be a champion of the soul. JD, most beloved, something wild, brother of love, director of the lambs. Love that guy. Love him so much,” Jodie said in a statement to Just Jared.

Our thoughts are with Jonathan‘s loved ones during this time.