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Los Angeles Times today BY CHRISTI CARRAS, STAFF WRITER
"William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the 1970s New Hollywood movement who was known for directing films such as 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' has died. Friedkin died Monday in Los Angeles, his widow, Sherry Lansing, confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. CAA, which represents Lansing, said Friedkin died at home from heart failure and pneumonia. He was 87." |
Update at 8:42 PM ET —
A French Connection for Friedkin, from
the SXSW opening date of one of his films —
