Charles Beeson Dies: ‘The Mentalist’ & ‘Supernatural’ Director Hailed As “True Artist, True Gent"

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Charles Beeson Dies: ‘The Mentalist’ & ‘Supernatural’ Director Hailed As “True Artist, True Gent”

Charles Beeson, the British TV director who helmed episodes of The Mentalist and worked on Around The World In 80 Days, has died.

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Charles Beeson, the British television director who helmed episodes of The Mentalist and worked on the upcoming adaptation of Around The World In 80 Days, has died.

Actor Jim Beaver, who collaborated with Beeson on The CW’s Supernatural among other shows, revealed the news on Twitter. Beeson’s agent also confirmed his passing when contacted by Deadline.

“RIP my great friend Charles Beeson,” Beaver wrote. “A sweeter and more gently gregarious fellow you couldn’t meet.” In reply to a question from The Mentalist executive producer Ashley Gable, Beaver said Beeson suffered a heart attack.