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India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Fifty Shades, House of Cards director James Foley dies of brain cancer at 71
James Foley, American director known for the 'Fifty Shades' films, Netflix's 'House of Cards', 'Glengarry Glen Ross' and 'The Corruptor', has died aged 71, after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. A statement from his representative confirmed that the veteran filmmaker died in his sleep earlier this per the Hollywood Reporter, Foley's rep said, "he died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week following a years-long struggle with brain cancer".advertisementBorn in Brooklyn, New York, on December 28, 1953, Foley embarked on his filmmaking journey with his 1984 debut, Reckless. He gained critical acclaim with 'At Close Range' (1986), starring Sean Penn and Christopher Walken. Foley's notable works include the stage-to-screen adaptation 'Glengarry Glen Ross' (1992), the psychological thriller 'Fear' (1996), and the erotic dramas 'Fifty Shades Darker' (2017) and 'Fifty Shades Freed' (2018).His television contributions encompass directing episodes for acclaimed series such as 'House of Cards', 'Billions', and 'Twin Peaks'.Foley also directed several music videos for Madonna, including 'Papa Don't Preach' and 'Live to Tell'. He is survived by his siblings.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Foley, Fifty Shades, Glengarry Glen Ross director, dies at 71 after long battle with cancer
Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a rep confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986, he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy – Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) – which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
7NEWS
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Hollywood director James Foley dead after brain cancer battle
Hollywood director James Foley, who recently worked on the Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels, has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Fifty Shades sequels director James Foley dead at 71
Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley. Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley. Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley. Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
Powys County Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Fifty Shades sequels director James Foley dies aged 71
Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a rep confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy – Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) – which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
