Title:: Bereaved: Iconic Director James Foley Passes Away at 71 from Brain Cancer
"Director of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' passes away"
Take a seat, folks, we've got some bittersweet news to share. Legendary director James Foley, responsible for films like "Glengarry Glen Ross" and the erotic phenomenon "Fifty Shades of Grey" series, has bid us farewell at the ripe age of 71. His agent, Taylor Lomax, confirmed the tragic news to the New York Times, revealing that he succumbed to the exhausting battle he waged against a tenacious brain tumor.
Friend or foe, James was a powerhouse talent and a cherished companion in the industry. Asserts Florent Lamy, a talent manager, to the LA Times upon confirmation of Foley's demise.
In Memory of the Master of Erotica on the Silver ScreenFoley's final foray into the cinematic world was the continuation of the steamy "Fifty Shades of Grey" saga – "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018) – starring the beloved duo Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. From 2013 to 2015, he carved out a niche for himself with 12 episodes of the critically acclaimed TV series "House of Cards" starring the one and only Kevin Spacey.
Keeping It R razzyWith a stellar cast featuring the likes of Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, and Alan Arkin, he helmed the dramatic masterpiece "Glengarry Glen Ross" about the unrelenting cutthroat competition in a Chicago real estate office. In "Fear – When Love Turns to Fear" (1996), he brought Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon to life, and later "The Chamber" (1996) based on a John Grisham novel rose to fame, starring Chris O'Donnell and the legendary Gene Hackman. In 2007, Foley tackled the thriller "Perfect Stranger" with none other than Bruce Willis and Halle Berry in tow.
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James Foley's star-studded career took off with the musical drama "Reckless" in 1984. Throughout his tenure, he crafted acclaimed works such as "At Close Range" (1986), "After Dark, My Sweet" (1990), and the widely recognized "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992). He even left an indelible mark on the music industry by directing several memorable music videos for the one-and-only Madonna, including "Papa Don't Preach," "Live to Tell," and "True Blue." Foley collaborated with heavy hitters like Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Madonna, and Halle Berry throughout his career.
- James Foley's death was confirmed by his agent, Taylor Lomax, to the New York Times, with reports being shared widely on WhatsApp and by various entertainment outlets.
- Foley's final work in entertainment was the "Fifty Shades of Grey" series, but he also directed episodes of popular TV series like "House of Cards" and collaborated with Madonna on several music videos.
- The news of James Foley's death has left the entertainment industry in shock, with celebrities and industry professionals expressing their condolences on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
- Over the course of his career, James Foley directed many memorable films, including "Glengarry Glen Ross," "At Close Range," and "After Dark, My Sweet," ensuring his place in the annals of 50 shades of grey entertainment history.
