Narnia Producer Perry Moore Found Dead
It is with great sadness that we report the news today that Narnia producer Perry Moore has died. He was found unconscious on Thursday morning from an apparent overdose and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter by paramedics.
Perry Moore was a producer on the Narnia films and especially involved with the production of the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He was the author of the official movie companion. Since working on the Narnia films, he wrote and directed Lake City and authored a book ‘Hero’.
On a personal note, I’ve met Perry Moore several times and knew him as a fantastic human being: incredibly kind and thoughtful. He will be missed. Please join NarniaWeb as we offer our condolences to his family.
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Very sad news, indeed. My prayers go out to his family and may he rest in peace…
What a tragedy. I can only imagine the amount of pain he was going through in his life to lead him to a decision like this. His family and friends will be in my thoughts.
Obviously authorities are still looking into this for sure, but initial reports imply that this was not a suicide, but rather an accidental overdose.
i hope they find answers, but it's good to hear that so far no one thinks it was suicide.
still, it is a great tragedy.
I'm sure it was not suicide. He was the producer of Narnia! He had everything going for him, just look at the money production from The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. He had to have had millions of dollars, along with perhaps a loving wife and kids….I see no reason to commit suicide in that scenerio. Besides wouldn't he have at least left a note to his wife and kids saying how much he loved them? I definately would have before I would commit suicide, and I'm sure Perry would've too. Even though I don't know him very well, I know men, I am one of them…. lol
That's very sad. Thank you, Perry for being a part of these movies, and I hope you rest in peace. 🙁
Wow. Tragic day for Narnians.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. How tragic. 🙁
I'm so sorry! I still can't belive it.
I pray God was speaking to him during his last few minutes. Thank you for all you did for Narnia.
I am so grieved to hear that.
I agree, he really was a great person. thank you Perry. 🙁
At first. I am deeply shocked. My condolences to his family and his partner. Narnia will not be the same like before. Perry Moore, R.I.P.
I have a question: Does anyone knows the exact Date of Birth and the Location of his Birth? I want to write for the German Wikipedia an article about Perry Moore. Can anybody help?
The NY Daily News : http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/02/18/2011-02-18_narnia_producer_dead_in_soho_home.html
I' so sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Perry & my condolences to all of his family.
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Perry & my condolences to all of his family.
So sad! I was shocked. :(:( Prayers to the family!
Wow….I'm kind of in shock.
R.I.P. Perry Moore. ;(
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Perry today.
Yes, a very sad day indeed. I'm sure that he would have wanted to see all 7 Narnia films made. 🙁
I'm sure god found that his work was finished. I'm sure he would have fought for all us Narnians to have all seven books done.It is really Tragic. Rest in Peace Perry 🙁
*Sobs* That's aweful! I'll be praying for his family and freinds…
Oh no! This is sorrowful news. My prayers are with his family during this hard time.
oh no!
that's just horrible!
I can't stop crying…..
I am praying hard for his family and all who knew him.
That's sad…
His family will be in my prayers.
Oh dear. This is so terrible. I wonder if he knew the Lord. Oh no. I'm so sad now. I have his book "The Official Movie Companion". It's one of my favourite Narnia books that I have. He wrote so well–many of the parts made me cry some because I felt like I really got to know the "Pevensie" kids by the way he descibed everything. And now he's gone, just like that. You wouldn't know, by reading that wonderful book that he was taking drugs or in depression or anything. Oh my. This is truly sad. I think I'm going to cry.
See FK's comment above, so far the police think it was accidental and not suicide.
This is very sad. When I read Perry's official movie companion for LWW, I enjoyed his writing style; I felt like I could hear his voice and detect his sense of humor in my head. He really loved Lewis' story and fought for LWW to be adapted faithfully. He enjoyed the entire process and seemed to genuinely care for everyone involved, especially Adamson and the children. My condolences to his family.
This news is so awful! I have the Movie Companion too, and I really appreciated Perry Moore's writing. We owe him for getting the Narnia franchise going. I'm assuming the overdose was an accident, but what a terrible end for him anyway. I don't know much about him, but I'm sure he was a great guy, and I'm so sad we've lost him. His poor family. All we can do is pray for them…
Who's gonna take over the production?!?!?!?!?!?!
First things first, NarniaFan10000, they'll figure something out, I'm sure. Right now, i think everyone is just in shock and, of course, mourning his death.
Im sorry, I never really knew the guy though…I focused more on the narnian series, and very little on Andrew Adamson, but now he's gone and the films are much better. I'm not happy the producer died…I have much enjoyed his works of art, and will miss them dreading that he will not be able to continue working on the Narnia series. But I'm sure he was saved and will be very glad to see him some day.
I'm so sorry to hear this! I'm praying for his family!
That's horrible… I will be praying
Aww! How sad…he will be missed for sure. 🙁
Wow, this is terrible, I wonder who will take over the production. I hope this doesn't mean no more Narnia.
Perry Moore was A producer on the first Narnia film. He hasn't been running the franchise, and would have been only slightly involved in the most recent one.
Oh my goodness, how sad. I am praying for his poor
family. 🙁
Wow, this is sad. My thoughts and prayers are with his partner and family. He seems like he was a wonderful man, and he will be missed.
My prayers are with the the family during this traumatic time. May God bless you all. Your son was a great blessing to us all!!
i own the LWW official movie companion. this is so sad. im praying for his family. i hope he knew how much we appreciated his work on the movies. thank you, Perry Moore
This is so sad….
did he have a wife and children?
i feel so bad for him just looking at his picture, he looks so young and ambitous. Thank you for everything you have done, Mr. Moore, especially helping Narnia to get on its feet. You will not be forgotten.
So sad….I’m so sorry to read this! =(
How terribly sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and loved ones. Mr. Moore did a truly excellent work in his filmmaking, and we will miss him.
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I love the companion he wrote, and when I first saw this I was like "What!?".
Goodbye Perry, and I hope you felt no pain in your last moments, whatever happened.
I feel sorry for myself because we won't see Perry's loving touch on Silver Chair or any other subsequent movies, yet for him, in Jack's words in The Last Battle, "The term is over. The holidays have begun!" May he rejoice merrily in Aslan's Country with the ever blessed C.S. Lewis and all the saints.
my heart is with the Moore family and his friends. what a tragedy. 🙁 God comfort and be with them all.
It's very sad news. This young man was talented and respected. My condolences to his family and friends.
thank you Perry, for bringing Aslan to all of us Narnia fans. my thoughts and prayers are with the Moore family. That being said, we realize you are going to the best place ever imaginable.
I would like to add my condolences. Galadrielle, what you said was beautiful, and I can only repeat it. This is very sad news.
My thoughts and prayers to all who knew and loved him – family, friends, and collegues.
Wow, this is horrible. 🙁 May he find peace with God. My prayers go out to his family as they deal with their loss.
That's awful. And he was young, too.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sad news. my prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace.
That’s horrible My condolences to his family R.I.P Perry.
Lord have mercy on Perry and his family.
That is so sad. 🙁 He was so young!
R.I.P Mr. Moore… 🙁
I can't believe he's dead! This is so sad 🙁
I'm hoping that this was an accidental overdose…
My condolences go out to his family & friends. May he rest in peace…
He did a great work for the Narnia films. He'll be missed.
I am deeply sorry for his family and him, May he be with our lord.
OH MY!!!:( I pray for his family and friends and fans as they mourn the death of our beloved Narnia producer.
Lord , please bless Perry for all the wonderful work he did, and let him know the happiness he has wrought throughout the world! Amen! For Aslan and for Narnia! We will see you , Perry, in Aslan's country!
Wow… First off, I was shocked and saddened that he died. And second, I was equally surprised that he was actively gay and took drugs while holding his high position at Walden Media (especially after hearing that Focus on the Family interview).
Such sad news. My condolences to his friends and family in this rough time.
I got the news when I was in University. I'm so sorry. May he rest in peace.
Very sad news:(
My love for the family and friends….He is in Aslan's Country ! 🙂
Oh, no! What a tragedy…my prayers are with him and his family. He did so much for the Narnia project…
May god help his family through this time… He was a inspiration to all of Narnia and I am sure he will soon be in 'Aslans Country'