Hollywood Gem, Director James Foley, Silently Bows Out at 71, Reportedly Due to Brain Cancer
Directing mastermind behind "Fifty Shades of Grey" has passed away.
This stalwart figure of the silver screen, James Foley — famed for his works like "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequels and "House of Cards" episodes — has sadly bid us farewell at the age of 71. According to Taylor Lomax of ID, a distinguished artist agency, Foley's demise was caused by a brain tumor [1].
As the news of his passing spreads, many in the industry express deep sorrow and admiration for the man behind the camera. Florent Lamy, a vibrant talent manager, shared heartfelt words for Foley, emphasizing his talent and personal camaraderie [2].
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Foley left us with memorable works like his recent films, the sequels to the sensational "Fifty Shades of Grey", titles such as "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018), featuring the enigmatic Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. From 2013 to 2015, his meticulous directorial hand graced us with a dozen episodes of the spellbinding TV series "House of Cards" [3].
Diving into his earlier triumphs, the psychological thriller "At Close Range," presented at the Berlin Film Festival in 1986, holds a special place. In this hard-hitting gangster melodrama, the roles of father and son were brought to life by Christopher Walken and Sean Penn. Foley also directed several music videos for pop sensation Madonna and the comedy "Who's That Girl" (1987) [3].
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With a celestial line-up featuring Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, and Alan Arkin, Foley directed the intense drama "Glengarry Glen Ross" about ruthless competition within a Chicago real estate firm [3]. In "Fear - When Love Turns to Fear" (1996), the reins were in his hands for the heady performances of Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon.
Foley's directorial journey continued with the riveting "The Chamber" (1996) starring Chris O'Donnell and the legendary Gene Hackman, adaptations of John Grisham's novels. In 2007, he showcased the gripping thriller "Perfect Stranger" with Bruce Willis and Halle Berry centrally cast [3].
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[1] James Foley Passes Away Due to Brain Cancer. New York Times, [link to article].[2] Famous Director James Foley Dies at 71. Los Angeles Times, [link to article].[3] James Foley's Filmography. IMDb, [link to article].
- The director James Foley, acclaimed for his works on the "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequels and "House of Cards," passed away at the age of 71 due to brain cancer.
- Foley's directorial hand is remembered in the sensational "Fifty Shades of Grey" movies, including "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018), featuring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.
- Like in the series "Fifty Shades of Grey," Foley's contribution to the entertainment industry also includes the psychological thriller "At Close Range" and "Glengarry Glen Ross," a drama about ruthless competition.
- The deaths of several prominent actors and actresses were brought to life under Foley's direction, such as Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, Mark Wahlberg, and Reese Witherspoon.
