Oscar-nominated producer Adam Somner, who was among the most in-demand first assistant directors in the business during the past few decades, died November 27 from anaplastic thyroid cancer. He was 57.

He collaborated with several legendary filmmakers throughout his career, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Paul Thomas Anderson.

The award-winning Brit lost his battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer, according to a press release shared with TheWrap by his PR agency. His other notable film collaborations included Paul Thomas Anderson on "Licorice Pizza" and "Phantom Thread,

Somner's most recent project was as a producer and assistant director on Anderson's upcoming Warner Bros. film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.