Cult Filmmaker Paul Morrissey, Noted Andy Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 86

Morrissey, known for his avant-garde films and managing The Velvet Underground, passed away from pneumonia in a New York hospital.

Paul Morrissey was a pivotal figure in the New York underground film scene, renowned for his collaborations with Andy Warhol on films such as 'Flesh,' 'Trash,' and 'Women in Revolt.'
Morrissey managed The Velvet Underground and Nico, contributing to the band's early multimedia performances known as the Exploding Plastic Inevitable.
Despite their successful partnership, Morrissey and Warhol parted ways in 1974, with Morrissey later criticizing Warhol's contributions to their joint projects.
Morrissey's films often featured Warhol's 'superstars' and explored themes of marginalization, using improvised dialogue and low-budget production techniques.
He continued to make films independently after leaving Warhol, with his last film, 'News From Nowhere,' released in 2010.