Mike Nichols, the director of matchless versatility has died at the age of 83.
Nichols brought fierce wit, caustic social commentary and wicked absurdity to such film, TV and stage hits as "The Graduate," ''Angels in America" and "Monty Python's Spamalot." His death was confirmed by ABC News President James Goldston this morning. Nichols died Wednesday evening. Goldston said the family was holding a small private service this week.
Nichols, who was married to TV journalist and Kentucky native Diane Sawyer, was also a groundbreaking comedy performer who teamed with Elaine May as a popular act onstage and television.