Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson remember David Leland after death aged 82

Leland gave  Pierce Brosnan his “first opportunity to act on stage” in the British premiere of Tennessee Williams’ The Red Devil Battery Sign in London

Director David Leland has died at the age of 82 (Casarotto Ramsay & Associates)

Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson are among those who have paid tribute to writer, director and actor David Leland following his death at the age of 82.

British star Leland, whose career spanned more than five decades, died on Christmas Eve “held tight by his loving family”, his agent confirmed on Wednesday.