James Foley, Director of "Fifty Shades of Grey" Sequels and "House of Cards," Passes Away at 71
Director of "Fifty Shades of Grey" passes away.
Known for helming films like "Glengarry Glen Ross" and directing episodes of "House of Cards," the American director James Foley, age 71, has tragically left us.
Foley, a close friend of talent manager Florent Lamy, passed away due to a brain tumor. Taylor Lomax of the artist agency ID confirmed his death, as reported by The New York Times.
In the erotic drama "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequels, "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018), Foley's last feature films starred Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. From 2013 to 2015, he also directed 12 episodes of the TV series "House of Cards", featuring the lead role of Kevin Spacey.
Among his earlier successes was the psychological thriller "At Close Range," premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 1986, with Christopher Walken and Sean Penn in the lead roles as father and son in this gangster melodrama. He also directed several music videos for pop star Madonna.
In "Glengarry Glen Ross," based on a play by David Mamet, Foley masterfully directed stars like Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, and Alan Arkin, portraying the cutthroat competition in a Chicago real estate office. "Fear – When Love Turns Dangerous" (1996) starred Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon, followed by "The Chamber" with Chris O'Donnell and Gene Hackman based on a novel by John Grisham. In 2007, Foley directed the thriller "Perfect Stranger" with Bruce Willis and Halle Berry.
James Foley was not only a talented director but also a journalist who gained international recognition for reporting from conflict zones. His dedication to telling stories from dangerous environments and his courage in the face of danger were highlighted by his kidnapping and beheading in Syria by ISIS militants. Even after his tragic death, his legacy continues to inspire journalists and advocates for freedom of the press and safety of journalists worldwide.
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The director of "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequels, James Foley, passed away at the age of 71. In "Fifty Shades of Grey," Foley worked with actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. Although his last films were "Fifty Shades Darker" (2017) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (2018), Foley's journalistic career was equally significant. He gained international recognition for reporting from conflict zones, unfortunately falling victim to danger himself when he was kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS militants.
A fellow director in the field of entertainment, Foley worked on episodes of "House of Cards," as well as various other television series and films. His sourcing of stories from perilous environments earned him the respect of journalists and advocates for freedom of the press and the safety of journalists worldwide.
While these tragic deaths of Foley have left a void in both the entertainment industry and the journalistic community, his inspiring legacy lives on.
