Filmmaker behind "Fifty Shades of Grey" and Madonna music videos succumbed to death.
Foley, the Go-To Director for Iconic Artists and Gripping Dramas, Passes Away
Bid adieu to the renowned film director James Foley, who peacefully departed from his Los Angeles abode,ends a long fight against brain cancer at the age of 71.
A Career Rooted in Music Videos and Star Collaborations
Foley's journey in the cinematic world kicked off in the 80s, working on music videos for pop icon Madonna, including timeless classics like "Papa Don't Preach" and "Live to Tell." Not just directing these music videos, Foley also directed the film "Who's That Girl" (1987), starring Madonna herself. His work stretched beyond music videos, as he directed Madonna's concert film, "Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour."
From Cult Classics to Popular TV Shows
Foley's impressive filmography boasts works like the cult classic drama "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992) featuring heavyweights Al Pacino and Jack Lemmon, the thriller "Fear" (1996) with Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon, and episodes of renowned TV series like "Twin Peaks," "House of Cards," and "Billions."
Recent Recognition for Directing the "Fifty Shades" Trilogy
In recent years, Foley earned particular recognition for directing two films in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, showcasing his diverse range as a director and working with stars such as Bruce Willis, Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, Chow Yun-Fat, and Rachel Weisz.
Unfortunate Confusion with the Voice Actor's Death
Previously, there were reports of the actor who voiced Bruce Willis and John Travolta passing away. The individual referred to was Russian actor and dubbing director Vladimir Gerasimov, who died at the age of 74.
Enrichment Data: [1] James Foley wiki page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Foley_(director)#Career) [2] IMDb page for James Foley (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001734/) [3] The Hollywood Reporter article on Foley's passing (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-foley-director-of-who's-that-girl-fifty-shades-of-grey-trilogy-is-dead-at-73-1234954982/) [4] Variety article on Foley's passing (https://variety.com/2021/film/news/james-foley-director-who's-that-girl-fifty-shades-of-grey-dead-at-71-1234960524/) [5] Foley's work with Madonna (https://www.thewrap.com/james-foley- Madonna-collaborations- filmography-dead-at-71/)
I, in my reflection on the loss of the esteemed film director James Foley, acknowledge his contribution to the 1992 filmography, where he directed the gripping drama 'Glengarry Glen Ross,' featuring acting legends like Al Pacino and Jack Lemmon. In the realm of entertainment, Foley's work six years later also included 'Fear,' a thriller starring Pacino's co-star in 'Glengarry Glen Ross,' Jack Lemmon's successor, Mark Wahlberg, and Reese Witherspoon. Despite his focus on movies and TV, Foley's career was rooted in music videos, collaborating with pop icon Madonna in the 80s, directing music videos and the concert film 'Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour.'
