Edmonton born movie director Arthur Hiller has died.

Hiller spent more than 10 years working mostly in television – before launching a career directing films that included the mega-hit Love Story, as well as The Americanization of Emily – and the comedy Silver Streak.

Love Story, based on the bestseller by Erich Segal, was an enormous box office hit in 1970 – and was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

Arthur Hiller was 92.