Jeff Barnaby, a famed filmmaker who notably worked on "Rhymes For Young Ghouls" and "Blood Quantum," has died at the age of 46.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Barnaby's bereaved family shared his tragic passing. He reportedly died in Montreal on Thursday.

The same confirmation divulged that Jeff Barnaby died after his year-long battle with cancer. The family, however, did not mention what type of cancer he struggled with.

According to National Cancer Institute, the dreaded disease occurs when the cells in a person's body grow uncontrollably. It then spread to other parts of the body to form new tumors. The most common types of cancer in men are prostate cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, and melanoma.

Following Barnaby's death, organizations close to him, his fans, and colleagues paid tribute to him and sent condolences to his loved ones.

Canadian indie producer John Christou said Barnaby's films delivered a massive contribution to Canada, praising his mastery of the craft.

Meanwhile, Devery Jacobs said, "How I'll miss you, @tripgore. Beautifully stubborn 'til the very end, Jeff Barnaby was bold in his life and work. He bore a sensitivity, poignancy and depth within him, that translated through his films and resonated with audiences Indigenous and non-Native alike."

Barnaby's "Rhymes for Young Ghouls" launched Jacobs' career, and they remained friends until his recent untimely death.

Details about his funeral are not made available to the public yet.

Jeff Barnaby's Legacy

The Canadian filmmaker studied at Dawson College and took a cinema program at Concordia University in Montreal.

Barnaby started his journey with his first short film, "From Cherry English," in 2004. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

He took the spotlight soon after marking his debut with "Rhymes for Young Ghouls" in 2013, which explores Canada's controversial Residential School system.

From there, he continued to work on films that made him score the title "Indigenous Futurism." After his 2013 debut feature, he waited until 2019 to release "Blood Quantum," which took him 12 years to complete.

It was worth it, though, as the zombie film won six Canadian Screen Awards. Thirty countries also acquired it to show it to moviegoers.

His other works include "The Colony," "File Under Miscellaneous," and "Etlinisigu'niet (Bleed Down)."