Obituary of William Friedkin

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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.

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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:
    • Active Years: 1962-2023
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    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 DirectorTV 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:

"He contradicted himself by calling himself an agnostic although he said that he strongly believed in the teachings of Jesus Christ. "

"William Friedkin is known for his contributions to the film industry, including directing iconic movies such as "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist", but his legacy continues to live on even after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-25 16:43:14
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