Citizens Band, Something Wild, The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia … Jonathan Demme (1944-2017): A talented filmmaker and a victim of stagnant times By David Walsh 13 May 2017 American filmmaker Jonathan Demme died April 26 in New York City from complications stemming from esophageal cancer and heart disease. He was 73. Demme directed … Continue reading Jonathan Demme (1944-2017): A talented filmmaker and a victim of stagnant times