Steve Bing dead: Kangaroo Jack screenwriter and Liz Hurley's ex dies aged 55

Bing was widely known for his influence in film after inheriting $600 million from his grandfather when he turned 18.

His net worth is estimated to be $590 million and over the years he has donated substantial amounts of money to various productions, such as the Tom Hanks’ animated smash hit The Polar Express, where he invested almost $100 million.

The film went on to gross nearly $300 million globally at the box office when it was released in 2004.

Alongside his financial enterprises, the multi-millionaire’s private life became somewhat of a talking point when he started dating super-model Liz Hurley.

source: express.co.uk