Jim Foley, Director of "Fifty Shades" Sequels and "House of Cards," Passes Away at 71
Director of "Fifty Shades of Grey" has passed away.
Jim Foley, a renowned director who left his mark on the film industry with his work on the sequels of the hit erotic film "Fifty Shades of Grey" and episodes of the political drama "House of Cards," has tragically passed away at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by Taylor Lomax of the artist agency ID to the New York Times. Foley's demise was due to complications from a brain tumor.
A close friend and talented director, Foley was a key figure in the industry. Talent manager Florent Lamy shared his thoughts with the Los Angeles Times, expressing sorrow over Foley's departure.
Film Career HighlightsIn his later years, Foley directed the sequels to the blockbuster "Fifty Shades of Grey" - "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018) - starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. From 2013 to 2015, he directed 12 episodes of "House of Cards," featuring Kevin Spacey in the lead role.
One of Foley's earlier achievements was the psychological thriller "At Close Range," which he debuted at the Berlinale in 1986. Christoper Walken and Sean Penn starred in the gangster melodrama as father and son. For pop star Madonna, he directed several music videos and cast her in the comedy "Who's That Girl" (1987).
Notable WorksWith an all-star cast that included Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, and Alan Arkin, Foley directed the intense drama "Glengarry Glen Ross" about the brutal competition at a Chicago real estate office. In "Fear - When Love Turns to Fear" (1996), Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon took the lead roles. Foley also directed "The Chamber" with Chris O'Donnell and Gene Hackman, based on a novel by John Grisham. In 2007, he directed the thriller "Perfect Stranger" starring Bruce Willis and Halle Berry.
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[1] James Foley is perhaps best known for directing the sequels to "Fifty Shades of Grey" (he did not direct the original film). He passed away due to complications from a brain tumor.
- The director of the sequels for "Fifty Shades of Grey," James Foley, who is renowned for his work, tragically passed away at the age of 71 due to complications from a brain tumor.
- Jim Foley, the director of "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed," has been confirmed dead by Taylor Lomax of ID artist agency to the New York Times.
- In his film career, Foley directed the sequels to the blockbuster "Fifty Shades of Grey," including "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed."
- Notifications of Foley's passing were circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, as the news of the talented director's death shook the entertainment industry.
