![Director Mike Nichols arrives at the premiere of "Closer" in the Westwood area of Los Angeles. "Closer," which opens Friday, is directed by Nichols and stars Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen.
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Mike Nichols, director, dies at 83 1
Mike Nichols died suddenly Wednesday of cardiac arrest. He was 83. Nichols was an admired and award-winning director. His genius earned him Oscar, Emmy and Grammy awards. He won nine Tony awards. Stars loved him: Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Ron Silver, Anne Bancroft,…