German film-maker was known for action and suspense thrillers, including In the Line of Fire, Outbreak and The Perfect Storm
The German film-maker Wolfgang Petersen has died at the age of 81.
The Oscar-nominated writer-director was known for films such as Das Boot, Air Force One and In the Line of Fire. He died of pancreatic cancer at home in the company of his wife, Maria Borgel Petersen. His death was confirmed by his representative.
