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Owen Roizman, ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist’ cinematographer, dies at 86

Cinematographer Owen Roizman arrives to attend the Governors Awards on Nov. 11, 2017, in Hollywood, California.

LOS ANGELES — Five-time Oscar nominated cinematographer Owen Roizman, who shot landmark films including “The French Connection,” “The Exorcist,” “Network” and “Tootsie,” has died. He was 86.

The American Society of Cinematographers confirmed Saturday that Roizman had died after a long illness.

New York-born Roizman, who died at his home in Los Angeles, was given an honorary Oscar for his career achievements in 2017, having retired from the film business in the 1990s without yet taking home one of the

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