William Friedkin, the acclaimed filmmaker known for his Oscar-winning movies “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” has passed away at the age of 87. The news of his death was confirmed by his wife, Sherry Lansing, to reputable sources such as The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times.
Friedkin died at his residence in Los Angeles on Monday, succumbing to heart failure and pneumonia. His wife, who was formerly the head of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, shared this information with The Times.
During the 1970s, Friedkin rose to prominence with his gripping crime thriller “The French Connection,” which garnered him five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director. He continued to impress with his horror masterpiece “The Exorcist” in 1973, earning him another Best Director nomination. The film received widespread acclaim, earning 10 Oscar nominations and winning two, and is still regarded as one of the greatest horror movies of all time.
Although his later works did not achieve the same level of success, Friedkin remained proud of his 1977 thriller “Sorcerer.” Despite its lackluster performance, he considered it his most watchable film.
One of Friedkin’s final projects was directing the documentary “The Devil and Father Amorth,” which delves into real-life exorcisms. The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2017.
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