Legendary Director William Friedkin Passes Away at 87: A Cinematic Icon Remembered
William Friedkin, the influential director behind iconic films like The Exorcist and The French Connection, sadly passed away at the age of 87 His groundbreaking contributions to cinema will forever be remembered
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Director William Friedkin, known for films like The French Connection and The Exorcist, has passed away at the age of 87 in Los Angeles.
Friedkin became renowned in the 1970s New Hollywood era and garnered numerous Academy Awards for his exceptional contributions.
The confirmation of Friedkin's demise was given by Stephen Galloway, a friend of his spouse and the dean at Chapman University.
Director William Friedkin, known for his films such as The French Connection and The Exorcist, has sadly passed away at the age of 87 in Los Angeles. Friedkin, who was born on August 29, 1935, gained popularity during the New Hollywood era of the 1970s. His 1971 crime thriller, The French Connection, achieved great success, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Director for Friedkin. He continued to make waves in the industry with the release of the famous horror film, The Exorcist, in 1973, which also earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Director. The news of Friedkin's death was confirmed by Chapman University dean Stephen Galloway, a close friend of Friedkin's wife, Sherry Lansing.
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Source: Variety
