The Exorcist's Linda Blair pays sweet tribute to late director William Friedkin
Blair went on to share her personal story of working with Friedkin on the 1973 film, when she was just 13 years old.
"His directing came with demanding guidance, commitment and strict work ethic," Blair wrote. "His creative licensing with my performance, always thought provoking and precise with his 'on point' direction for my performance as Regan. "Pushing envelopes with groundbreaking special effects to ensure my performance was nothing less than shocking and unforgettable. He fiercely protected me from the maddening crowds that reared their ugly heads back in the day of the movie's release."Blair ended by describing Friedkin as "my director, friend and protector", adding: "He changed my life forever, along with the world through my performance, and all my performances throughout my career.
Blair's co-star Ellen Burstyn also paid tribute to Friedkin in a statement : "My friend Bill Friedkin was an original; smart, cultured, fearless and wildly talented. On the set, he knew what he wanted, would go to any length to get it and was able to let it go if he saw something better happening. He was undoubtedly a genius.": "He had a wonderful life. He was almost 88 - he has a new movie coming out. He was the most wonderful husband in the world.
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