The Emmy-winning director, cinematographer, and photographer went missing in New York on Nov. 4.
Anobituary for the filmmakerpublished on RIP.IE stated that McDonnell died “unexpectedly” on Nov. 5.
His bike was found in Queens at Fort Tilden Beach.
Ross McDonnell.Matthew Simmons/WireImage
On Nov. 17, authorities found a dismembered body on Breezy Point Beach, not far from Fort Tilden.
The corpse consisted of just a torso and legs; no head or arms were found.
A cause of death has not been determined.
He is survived by his parents Maureen and Nicky, sister Louise, and niece Eva.
