Overview

• James Foley, known for directing the Fifty Shades sequels and Glengarry Glen Ross, died on May 8, 2025, at the age of 71.
• He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his Los Angeles home after battling brain cancer for several years, according to his agent.
• Foley’s career began in the 1980s with Reckless and included collaborations with stars like Madonna, Al Pacino, and Kevin Spacey.
• His work spanned genres and mediums, from cult films like Glengarry Glen Ross to directing episodes of Twin Peaks and House of Cards.
• Foley’s final film was Fifty Shades Freed in 2018, capping a career marked by artistic adaptability and cross-media influence.