BREAKING: William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' has died at 87.
William Friedkin, director of acclaimed movies like"The French Connection" and"The Exorcist," dead at 87William Friedkin, the director who won an Oscar for"The French Connection" and shocked audiences with"The Exorcist," has died. He was 87.Friedkin was best known for his work on"The French Connection," which won him his Oscar, and"The Exorcist," for which he was nominated for an Oscar.
Friedkin was also known for his work on"Killer Joe,""To Live and Die in L.A.,""Sorcerer" and"The Boys in the Band." His most recent work was 2017's"The Devil and Father Amorth," a documentary about exorcism. His final production is a remake of the Herman Wouk novel and stage drama"," which stars Kiefer Sutherland. It's set to be released this year.
Director William Friedkin and his wife, producer Sherry Lansing, at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.. The pair met at an Oscar party and were married for decades. Friedkin had previously been married to Jeanne Moreau and Lesley-Anne Down, both actors, and Kelly Lange, a TV news anchor.
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