Obituary of William Friedkin

William Friedkin

William Friedkin (born August 25th, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Film Director who was best known for being instrumental with the "New Hollywood" movement that was rampant in the 1970s. William died on August 7th, 2023 and his death was reportedly due to heart failure and pneumonia. He was 87 years old when he passed away.

Please help us remember the life of William Friedkin by contributing to her obituary, her family tree, funeral, burial, her birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

William Friedkin Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Friedkin, William
Common Name: William Friedkin
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: August 25, 1935
Age: 87 (at death)
Also Known As: Hurricane BillyBilly
Occupations:
- Film Director
- TV Director
Active Years: 1962-2023

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Will Smith

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William David Friedkin
Father: Louis Friedkin
Mother: Rae Friedkin
Spouse/Partner:

Sherry Lansing (married July 6, 1991-2023, his death)
Kelly Lange (married June 7, 1987-divorced 1990)
Lesley-Anne Down (married July 17, 1982-divorced 1985)
Jeanne Moreau(February 8, 1977 - December 20, 1979)

Son(s):

Jackson Friedkin (born August 30, 1982)
Cedric Nairn-Smith

Death Notice:

Date: August 07 2023 at age 87
Place: Bel Air, Los Angeles, California
Cause of Death: Heart failure (and pneumonia)

Category Tags:

Film Director TV Director American Born on August 25th Born in 1935 Born in Illinois Died in 2023 Died at age 87 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"William Friedkin was known for directing intense and thrilling films, but his professional life was equally action-packed. He once had to chase a rogue actor through the streets of Hollywood, and another time he accidentally set a prop on fire during a movie explosion, causing the entire cast and crew to frantically run for safety. However, Friedkin's final "action sequence" was tragically cut short when he choked on a piece of popcorn while watching a horror movie in his own theater. (V)"

Is Ms. William Friedkin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.