Haskell Wexler has died at the age of 93. He was the a famed cinematographer behind the movies Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

The Oscar winner passed 'peacefully in his sleep' at his home on Sunday, as announced by Haskell's son, Jeff Wexler.

'An amazing life has ended but his lifelong commitment to fight the good fight, for peace, for all humanity, will carry on,' Jeff wrote on the HaskellWexler.com blog.

'An amazing life has ended': Haskell Wexler, the Oscar-winning cinematographer and documentary filmmaker, has died at age 93

His major work: He shot Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the 1966 film Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?

He won an Oscar for cinematography for the 1966 film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which starred Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

'Accepting the Academy Award in 1967, Pop said: "I hope we can use our art for peace and for love," Jeff added on the blog.

Legend: Six of the films Wexler worked on have been preserved by the National Film Registry for being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant'

Genius: Wexler is probably best known for his work on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

He was the first active cameraman to be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers in 1993.

In 1996 Haskell was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first cinematographer in 35 years to be so honored.

Six of the films he worked on have been preserved by the National Film Registry for being 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.'

Successful career: He was the first active cameraman to be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers in 1993

Oscar winner: Haskell won several academy awards over his lifetime, including one for cinematography for the 1966 film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Wexler received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Independent Documentary Association in 2007.

And sadly, he made his last public appearance at the 2015 IDA Documentary Awards earlier this month.

Haskell is survived by his two sons, Jeff and Mark Wexler.

Accomplished: Wexler received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Independent Documentary Association in 2007