Linda Blair, the star of William Friedkin's The Exorcist, expresses her gratitude and pays tribute to the late director for the profound impact he had on her life.
after his passing at the age of 87 was announced yesterday, and one of the most heartfelt and touching examples unsurprisingly comes from the star of his most famous film.
Despite a difficult shoot for Blair at the time, she came to appreciate Friedkin’s direction on the set of The Exorcist.
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