William Friedkin — the famed filmmaker who directed ‘The Exorcist’ — has died.
William Friedkin, the famed filmmaker who directed “The Exorcist,” has died.
The news was confirmed Monday by his wife, Sherry Lansing, who says he passed in L.A. — but the exact details of his death have yet to be revealed. It’s a big hit to the film community — as Friedkin was an influential force behind some of the 20th century’s most iconic movies.
While he might best be remembered for his work on the 1973 horror flick — which, by all accounts, changed the genre forever — WF had several other notable credits to his name … including the Oscar-winning “French Connection,” which he also directed.
