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William Friedkin, director of "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection," has died at age 87.

A cinematic visionary known for his gritty and visceral style, Friedkin leaves behind an enduring legacy in the world of film.

LOS ANGELES: William Friedkin, the generation-defining director who brought a visceral realism to 1970s hits The French Connection and The Exorcist and was quickly anointed one of Hollywoods top directors when he was only in his 30s, has died. He was 87.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Friedkin, the generation-defining director who brought a visceral realism to 1970s hits “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist" and was quickly anointed one of Hollywoods

William Friedkin, died at his home from heart failure and pneumonia, said a spokesperson for Creative Artists Agency.

William Friedkin, the generation-defining director who brought a visceral realism to 1970s hits "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist" and was quickly anointed one of Hollywoods top directors when he was only in his 30s, has died. He was 87.

William Friedkin, who achieved cinematic immortality by directing the bleak, gritty 1971 drug-smuggling thriller "The French Connection" and the terrifying 1973 demon-possession blockbuster The Exorcist, died on Monday (Aug 7) at the age of 87. He died at his home from heart failure and pneumonia, said a spokesperson for Creative Artists Agency. Friedkin got his start as a director with...

William Friedkin, the director of celebrated Hollywood films such as 'The French Connection' and 'The Exorcist', died on August 16 at the age of 87. F

Friedkin helmed legendary ’70s films ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’

Friedkin helmed legendary ’70s films ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection’