William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning director behind The Exorcist and The French Connection, has died.
The news of Friedkin's death was shared by his wife, Sherry Lansing, and confirmed via multiple outlets. No other details have been released.
and directing various TV shows including an episode ofLeaving television behind in the '70s, Friedkin moved to the big screen, where he instantly made a name for himself with his first feature -- 1971'sHowever, one of Friedkin's biggest films was 1973's, which grossed $500 million worldwide. The classic horror film earned him a second Academy Award nomination in the Best Director category.
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