British director and actor David Leland, who rose to international fame with his directorial debut `Wish You Were Here`, has passed away at the age of 82, according to his long-time agency, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, Deadline reported.

Casarotto Ramsay & Associates took to X to announce the news. The post read, "Our beloved client writer and director, David Leland, has passed away. We will miss his incredible talent and warm spirit so much. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. "