Oscar-nominated producer Adam Somner, who was among the most in-demand first assistant directors in the business during the past few decades, died November 27 from anaplastic thyroid cancer. He was 57.

Adam Somner, a respected assistant director and producer for filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Paul Thomas Anderson, Alejandro Inarritu and Ridley Scott, died Wednesday of thyroid cancer in Studio City.

Somner collaborated with several legendary filmmakers throughout his career, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Alejandro Iñárritu and Paul Thomas Anderson.

Somner's most recent project was as a producer and assistant director on Anderson's upcoming Warner Bros. film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.