John Bailey, 'Ordinary People' cinematographer and ex-film academy president, dies at 81
by Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times
Nov 11, 2023
3 minutes
LOS ANGELES — John Bailey, who worked as a cinematographer on such films as "Ordinary People," "The Big Chill" and "Groundhog Day" and went on to serve as president of the motion picture academy during a period of tumult and transformation, has died at age 81.
Bailey died Friday in Los Angeles, according to his wife, Oscar-nominated film editor Carol Littleton ("E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"). No specific cause was given.
"It is with deep sadness I share with you that my best friend and husband, John Bailey, passed away
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