THE EXORCIST Creator William Blatty Passes Away At The Age Of 89

THE EXORCIST Creator William Blatty Passes Away At The Age Of 89

Tragedy is at hand, as the prestigious creator of The Exorcist, William Peter Blatty, is unfortunately no longer with us. But due to his reputable legacy, he may be remembered for a very long time...

By Darkknight2149 - Jan 13, 2017 02:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Horror
Source: New York Times

William Peter Blatty, the famed creator of The Exorcist and its sequel Legion, has passed away at the fragile age of 89. According to his wife Julie Blatty, the cause of his tragic demise was multiple myeloma, a form of plasma cell cancer. William Blatty had a prolific career, having written over a dozen novels, an autobiography, and various film screenplays, two of which he directed. The Exorcist is perhaps his most celebrated work, having received critical acclaim and going on to be adapted into an Oscar-winning film that spawned two sequels, two prequels, and a television series.  Blatty's legacy has been set in stone and will continue to influence generations to come.
 




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