The world mourns the loss of iconic director William Friedkin, renowned for his masterpieces “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” as he passed away at the age of 87 in Los Angeles.

William Friedkin is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry Lansing, and his two sons, Jackson Friedkin and Cedric Friedkin.

Who is Jackson Friedkin?

Friedkin and his second wife, Lesley-Anne Down, also had a son, Jack, born in 1982.

Jackson Friedkin, born on August 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, USA, is the son of the late American film director, producer, and screenwriter.

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He has made his mark in the industry as a production manager, contributing to notable projects like “Forever After,” “Airplane Repo,” and “Dirty Jobs.”

Who is Cedric Friedkin?

Cedric Friedkin, the other son of William Friedkin, is an accomplished film editor.

He was born on November 27, 1976, from Friedkin’s four-year relationship with Australian dancer and choreographer Jennifer Nairn-Smith. Although they never married, their bond gave rise to their son Cedric, who followed in his father’s footsteps to excel in the world of film editing.

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As William Friedkin’s legacy lives on through his remarkable contributions to cinema, his sons, Jackson and Cedric Friedkin, continue to carry forward the family’s artistic prowess, leaving their own indelible mark on the entertainment industry.