TV Article Wes Craven dead: Neve Campbell remembers Scream director By Jessica Derschowitz Jessica Derschowitz Jessica Derschowitz is EW's Digital Features Director. She's based in New York City and you can follow her on Twitter @jessicasara for lots of thoughts on movies, TV, Broadway, running, and other things she likes. EW's editorial guidelines Published on August 31, 2015 03:16PM EDT Photo: David M. Moir Neve Campbell, who cheated death many times over (and made us afraid to pick up the phone) as Sidney Prescott in Wes Craven’s Scream franchise, is remembering the late director not only for his ability to cultivate scares but also his kindness and humor. “We lost a great deal of magic yesterday. I’m devastated to hear of Wes’s passing,” the actress said in a statement Monday. “My life wouldn’t be what it is without him. I will be forever grateful for his brilliant direction, his wicked sense of humor and his consummate kindness and friendship. He has entertained us all for decades and inspired so many to follow in his path. I loved Wes dearly and will miss him always. Thank you Wes!!!” Campbell appeared as Sidney in all of the Scream films. Scream 4, which arrived in 2011, is the last film Craven directed before his death Sunday at the age of 76. Other stars of the Scream series, including Rose McGowan, Courteney Cox, and Skeet Ulrich, also paid tribute to Craven. You can see their words below, and more tributes here. https://twitter.com/SkeetMe1/status/638170108909608960 •Edgar Wright pays tribute to Wes Craven: ‘A true maestro of genre and a class act’ •Wes Craven’s 5 most twistedly influential films •Wes Craven, Nightmare on Elm Street filmmaker, dies at 76 WANT MORE EW? Subscribe now to keep up with the latest in movies, television and music.