It has been confirmed that the Oscar-winning director behind The Exorcist handed away on Monday on the age of 87. Friedkin died of coronary heart failure and pneumonia at his residence in Los Angeles, confirmed his spouse and former producer Sherry Lansing. The Chicago, Illinois native was daring and influential all through his lengthy profession. In 1972, he received an Oscar for Best Director for his movie The French Connection. He was additionally nominated in 1974 for The Exorcist. Both movies have been nominated for Best Picture, whereas The French Connection earned the Oscar.
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