James Foley Passes Away at 71; Celebrated Director of 'Glengarry Glen Ross'

James Foley, an acclaimed filmmaker originally from New York City, has passed away at the age of 71. His illustrious career included directing the film 'Glengarry Glen Ross' along with the sequels to 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and numerous episodes of 'House of Cards.'

This past week, Foley died at his Los Angeles home after a prolonged fight with brain cancer, as confirmed by his agency representative, Taylor Lomax of ID.

Foley's career inception began with the 1984 film 'Reckless,' a narrative focusing on a rebellious high school couple. Over the ensuing years, he continued to build a significant body of work, featuring collaborations with major Hollywood talent across films, television, and music videos.

Foley's 1992 screen adaptation of David Mamet's acclaimed play 'Glengarry Glen Ross' remains a standout in his career. A story centered on the cutthroat world of real estate salesmen, it featured a star-studded ensemble cast including Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris, and Alan Arkin.

'Fifty Shades Darker' and 'Fifty Shades Freed,' released in 2017 and 2018 respectively, were directed by Foley. These films were the concluding chapters of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series, based on the bestselling novels by E.L. James.

Foley expressed contentment that his career path defied typecasting, allowing him to explore a diverse array of projects.