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News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Killers of the Flower Moon actor's sad final post before dying aged 45
Samuel French, a Texas-born actor best known for his turn in Martin Scorsese's Killers of The Flower Moon, passed away last Friday. He was 45. Filmmaker Paul Sinacore, who wrote and directed French's upcoming historical drama Towpath, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Sinacore claims French passed away Friday in a hospital in Waco, Texas, after a years-long battle with cancer that had spread through his body. 'Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor,' Sinacore said in a statement shared on Instagram. ' Towpath wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Det. Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film. Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realise a shared creative vision.' In what was to be one of his final Instagram posts, shared two weeks ago, French hinted towards his ill health with a selfie taken while receiving an IV drip in his arm. 'Getting IV for much needed hydration,' he wrote. French delivered a memorable performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, in which he played undercover FBI agent CJ Robinson investigating the Osage murders. The late actor's other credits include an appearance in Fear the Walking Dead, The Mark of a Killer, and Cherry Town 2023. He also appeared in The Pro Bono Watchman, Joe Haladin: The Case of the Missing Sister, and Pegasus: Pony with a Broken Wing. His most recent on-screen role was as Joel Sharp in the 2024 crime thriller Blood Dried Hands. In 2024, French received an award for Best Supporting Actor at the Los Angeles Film Awards for his performance in Monsters Within. He also won Best Actor at the Liverpool Indie Awards for his turn in Blood Dried Hands. Per THR, French is survived by his daughter Madison and his girlfriend, Melinda, as well as his parents Gary and Darlene; and his brothers, Andy and Danny.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Samuel French? Killer of the Flower Moon Actor Passes Away
The news of 's death has left many in the film industry mourning the late actor. French, who was a Texas native, passed away at the age of 45. Known for his performance in various films, French's acting career was just about gaining momentum. Accordingly, many fans want to know what happened. In this article, we will delve into the details of Samuel French's death and his credits, as well as the reaction to his passing. Actor Samuel French has died at 45. According to filmmaker Paul Sinacore, French passed away Friday in a Waco, Texas, hospital after a years-long struggle with cancer. A native of Waco, French spent most of his early years in Clifton before eventually pursuing acting in Austin and Dallas. His screen career included roles in the History Channel miniseries Texas Rising, AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, and Joe Haladin: The Case of the Missing Sister (2023). His acting credits also include Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing, The Pro Bono Watchman, and Blood Dried Hands. French gained immense recognition for playing CJ Robinson, an undercover FBI agent. Robinson investigates the Osage murders in Martin Scorsese's Killer of the Flower Moon. His final appearance will be in Towpath. This is a historical drama written and directed by Sinacore, where he plays Detective Bernard Crooke. In a heartfelt tribute, Sinacore wrote, 'Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor. Towpath wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Det. Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film. Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realize a shared creative vision.' French is survived by his daughter Madison, his girlfriend Melinda, his parents Gary and Darlene, and his brothers Andy and Danny. The post What Happened to Samuel French? Killer of the Flower Moon Actor Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Killers of the Flower Moon' Actor Dead at 45
Samuel French was an actor on the rise before his untimely death on Friday, May 9. French, 45, died at a hospital in his hometown of Waco, Texas, after a long battle with cancer that spread throughout his body, writer-director Paul Sinacore told The Hollywood Reporter. 'Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor. Towpath wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Det. Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film,' Sinacore said, referring to his upcoming historical drama. 'Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realize a shared creative vision.' Sinacore added, 'Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame — unfiltered, fearless, and alive. He gave himself completely to the work, and it showed. I am deeply saddened by his loss and only wish he could have seen the final cut. He was one of a kind, and he will remain in our hearts forever.' French's most notable role was playing undercover FBI agent CJ Robinson in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. The award-winning film, starring Lily Gladstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro, came out in October 2023. Since his passing, several of French's loved ones and former colleagues have shared their condolences via social media. "I was able to work with Sam on my feature film, Monsters Within, and collaborate with him. He was so excited about the release of Killers of the Flower Moon as we were filming, and his presence/performance really elevated our movie and myself as a director/actor," Devin Montgomery wrote on Facebook. "It's not every day you get to work [with] someone who was on a Scorsese set. One thing that was very clear, though, just how important his daughter was to him and how much he loved her," the message continued. "It was a very cool moment as she got to watch him work in a scene, and later on, he told me just how special that moment was to him." French is survived by his daughter, Madison, and her mother, as well as his girlfriend, Melinda, his parents, Gary and Darlene, and his brothers, Andy and Dany.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Samuel French, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon' Actor, Dies at 45
Samuel French, a Texan actor known for his role as undercover FBI agent CJ Robinson in 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' died this morning in Waco, Texas following a years-long battle with cancer. He was 45. Born on January 26, 1980, French's family moved to Clifton, Texas when he was 3. He graduated from high school there before moving to Austin and eventually Dallas, landing early acting credits on series like 'Texas Rising' and 'Fear the Walking Dead' as 'Ben,' as well as film roles like 'Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing,' 'The Pro Bono Watchman' and a role in the 2024 crime thriller 'Blood Dried Hands.' More from Variety Concord Music Buys Samuel French in Theatrical Megadeal France Picks 'Renoir' For Oscar's Foreign-Language Race Toronto: No 'Crazy' Changes in Adapting 'August: Osage County' French's final performance will be as Detective Bernard Crooke in the crime drama/thriller 'Towpath,' written and directed by Paul Sinacore. 'Samuel was a dear friend and an incredible actor,' Sinacore said in a statement posted to Instagram. 'Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realize a shared creative vision. 'Towpath' wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Detective Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film. Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame — unfiltered, fearless, and alive.' 'He gave himself completely to the work, and it showed. I am deeply saddened by his loss and only wish he could have seen the final cut. He was one of a kind, and he will remain in our hearts forever. My heart goes out to his family, and especially to his daughter — he loved her deeply and spoke of her often with pride and tenderness.' Best of Variety Newborns & Nuptials: Hollywood Wedding and Baby News
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Killers of the Flower Moon star Samuel French dies at 45 after health battle as tributes pour in
THE actor Samuel French, best known for his role in the hit movie Killers of the Flower Moon, has died at the age of 45. French died in Waco, Texas, on May 9 following a battle with cancer. 4 His cancer had spread throughout his body in recent years, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The star played Agent CJ Robinson in the 2023 flick that was directed by Martin Scorsese and also featured the likes of Robert DeNiro and Leonardo Di Caprio. French and DeNiro shared an iconic scene in the film that was filmed on his first day on the production set. And in 2023, he described DeNiro as his "idol," as reported by the ABC affiliate KXXV-TV. French also appeared in an episode of Texas Rising, and Fear the Walking Dead during his career. His most recent appearance came in the horror crime movie Blood Dried Hands, directed by Jason Vandygriff. But, he was set to appear in the movie Towpath, directed and written by Paul Sinacore. Sinacore has led the tributes for the late star. In an Instagram post, he described French as a "dear friend" and an "incredible actor." "Towpath wouldn't exist without him, and the incredible intensity he brought to the role of Detective Bernard Crooke set the tone for the entire film," he said. "Together we were on an extraordinary journey, giving everything we had to realize a shared creative vision. "Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame - unfiltered, fearless and alive." Sinacore said he has been left "deeply saddened" by French's death. "He was one of a kind, and he will remain in our hearts forever." Samuel carried a fire for acting that burned in every frame - unfiltered, fearless and alive." Paul SinacoreDirector of Towpath Devin Montgomery, an actor-director, recalled one of the last conversations he had with French. "One of the last things he told me was just how special he felt about our working together and to keep making noise and 'kicking down doors in this industry' cause as he said 'you're a major talent bro,'" he posted on social media. French last posted on social media around two weeks before his death. He appeared in the thriller Monsters Within, directed by Montgomery, and celebrated picking up the Best Supporting Actor (Feature Film) award at the 2025 Cowpokes International Film Festival. "Huge thank you to our director/writer Devin Montgomery for creating an amazing character that I could sink my teeth into, and congratulations to the rest of our amazing cast," he said. French played the character Cyrus in the movie. And, on April 23, he shared a photo from a clinic in Waco, captioning the post: "Getting IV for much needed hydration." 4 4 .
