James Foley, Acclaimed Director, Dies at 71

James Foley, renowned director of films including 'Glengarry Glen Ross,' 'At Close Range,' and two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels, has died at age 71 after a battle with brain cancer. Foley began his career directing Madonna’s music videos, such as 'Papa Don’t Preach' and 'True Blue,' and later directed her in the feature film 'Who’s That Girl.' His adaptation of David Mamet’s 'Glengarry Glen Ross' became a cult classic, earning Al Pacino an Oscar nomination and Foley a Golden Bear nomination at the Venice International Film Festival. In television, Foley directed episodes for acclaimed series such as 'House of Cards,' 'Billions,' 'Hannibal,' and 'Twin Peaks.' At the time of his death, he was developing a series about Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Foley’s distinct visual style and versatility made a lasting impact on both film and television.