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Legendary Director William Friedkin, Oscar Winner of ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Exorcist,’ Passes Away at 87

Legendary director William Friedkin, who won an Oscar for his crime thriller "The French Connection" and shocked audiences with his horror classic "The Exorcist," has died at the age of 87. His wife, Sherry Lansing, and daughter, Juliette, confirmed his death, which was due to heart failure and pneumonia. Friedkin was known for his talent, imagination, and ability to capture the zeitgeist, and his influence on the film industry will be remembered for years to come.