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Hollywood pays tribute to William Friedkin, director of “French Connection” and “The Exorcist ».
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Last night, the world learned of the death, at the age of 87, of director William Friedkin, made famous by such films as “French Connection” and the horror classic “The Exorcist”. Since then, his star on Los Angeles’ famous Hollywood Boulevard has been decorated with flowers laid by fans of the director. “The Exorcist made a big impression on me, I was so scared,” says one film fan as he photographs the wreath of flowers and the director’s star.
Steph Deschamps / August 10, 2023
Last night, the world learned of the death, at the age of 87, of director William Friedkin, made famous by such films as “French Connection” and the horror classic “The Exorcist”. Since then, his star on Los Angeles’ famous Hollywood Boulevard has been decorated with flowers laid by fans of the director. “The Exorcist made a big impression on me, I was so scared,” says one film fan as he photographs the wreath of flowers and the director’s star.
Brian Donnelly, guide and lover of American cinema, says: “The Exorcist made a big impression on me, I was so scared because it was based on a true story, it was frightening. The way he filmed… He was a brilliant director. »
The 7th art community was quick to send their thoughts to the American director. Actress Linda Blair, world-famous for her role as Regan, the possessed little girl in “The Exorcist”, posted a message on her Instagram account: “As in Sidney Poitier’s famous film “To Sir with Love”, how do you express gratitude to the person who changed your life forever, and the world? (…) He was my director, my friend and my protector. It was an honor to know him, and I am deeply saddened at this moment (…) ».
Cinema has lost a true expert and I have lost a dear, loyal person, a true friend,” said director Guillermo del Toro, on social networks, saluting the work of “one of the gods of cinema ».
William Friedkin is “one of the most impactful filmmakers of all time”, assured Eli Roth, actor and director of horror films, assuring on Instagram that the filmmaker had “changed the course of (his)life. »
William Friedkin is survived by his wife, former producer Sherry Lansing, and two sons.
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Eva Descamps / February 28, 2024
You’ve seen him in “Star Trek”, “NCIS”, “Grey’s Anatomy” for the series, “Captain Marvel”, “The Recruit”, “Home of the Giants” for the movies… Canadian actor Kenneth Mitchell passed away at the age of 49 this February 24, 2024.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the dec! s of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and friend,” read a post on his Instagram account announcing the sad news.
In August 2018, Kenneth Mitchell was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He had been in a wheelchair since October 2019. By August 2021, he had lost the use of his voice due to the disease.
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Alexei Navalny’s body handed over to his mother, says Russian opposition leader’s team
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Sylvie Claire / February 28, 2024
Alexei Navalny’s body, which his relatives had been demanding for over a week, has been handed over to his mother, the Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman said on Saturday.
In recent days, Alexeï Navalny’s team has regularly complained about not having access to the body of the deceased Russian opponent. His relatives had complained that investigators would spend at least 14 days carrying out an “expertise” on his remains before handing them over.
Navalny’s relatives accuse the Kremlin of killing him and trying to cover up his tracks. According to Navalny’s mother, Russia is trying to decompose the body so that it can no longer be examined. Last week, Alexei Navalny’s mother and lawyers were not allowed to enter the morgue.
Eight days after his death, Navalny’s body was returned to his mother. The Russian opponent’s spokeswoman, Kira Iarmich, said on X (ex-Twitter) that she did not yet know whether “the authorities will prevent (the funeral) from taking place as the family wishes and as Alexei deserves ».
Alexei Navalny was the most prominent opposition figure in Russia, where he gained widespread popularity, particularly among the younger generation, thanks to his in-depth investigations into corruption under Vladimir Putin’s regime
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Eva Deschamps / February 16, 2024
Watching a Sylvester Stallone film in VF will never be the same again. Alain Dorval, the French actor who dubbed the American, died on Monday night, his family announced.
Alain Dorval had been battling cancer for several years, which finally claimed his life earlier this week at the Gustave Roussy hospital outside Paris.
He was best known as the French voice of Sylvester Stallone, but also distinguished himself as Tiger in the Fievel saga, and as Pat Hibulaire in the Disney universe.
Fans of the Rocky saga have been in mourning for several months. In October, actor Burt Young, who played Paulie, passed away. In early February, Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed, passed away.
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