Eleanor Coppola died this Friday, April 12, at the age of 87. This news was confirmed by her family in a statement sent to The Associated Press. Coppola is a recognized figure in the film industry not only for being a director, but also for being involved in other roles as a cinematographer, videographer, and writer.
Notably Eleanor Coppola she was the director's wife Francis Ford, with whom he had three children. This news has left the family in mourning, who have been very affected by the loss of Coppola. Eleanor's unfortunate departure occurs in a year in which Ford presents his longest project, 'Megalopolis', and when 'Priscilla', a film directed by his daughter, gains relevance.
Who was Eleanor Coppola?
Eleanor Jessie Neil was born on May 4, 1936 in Los Angeles, California. She lost her father, a political cartoonist for the Los Angeles Examiner, at age 10. Raised by her mother, Delphine Neil, in Sunset Beach, California, Eleanor graduated from UCLA with a degree in Applied Design.
Eleanor met Francis Ford Coppola while working as an assistant art director on the 1962 horror film 'Dementia 13', which marked Coppola's directorial debut. They married in Las Vegas on February 2, 1963 and had their first child, Gian-Carlo Coppola, shortly after. The couple later had two more children, Roman and Sofia Coppola.
Eleanor Coppola was recognized for her documentary 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse' – which chronicles the challenging 238 days of production of the film 'Apocalypse Now', directed by her husband, Francis Ford Coppola – which earned her a Emmy in 1991.
What did Eleanor Coppola die from?
The statement released by the family does not specify what Eleanor Coppola died of. Many details regarding the latest work done by Francis Ford and his daughter Sofía Coppola regarding cinema reveal that the filmmaker was very involved in supporting her husband and daughter in their projects, so it could be deduced that she was well.
What was Eleanor Coppola's last film?
Eleanor Coppola directed the film 'Love is love', a story of love, forgiveness, commitment and loyalty between friends and family, which debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2020.
Eleanor Coppola, Sofia Coppola and Francis Ford. Photo: Vogue
What happened to your son Gian-Carlo Coppola?
Gian-Carlo Coppola, first son of Eleanor Coppola and Francis Ford, who used to appear in many of his father's films, died at the age of 22, in 1986, due to a boating accident.. The tragic event occurred on a boat driven by Griffin O'Neal, son of Ryan O'Neal, who was found guilty of negligence.
Gian-Carlo She became a constant presence in her father's films, as did her siblings Roman (born 1965) and Sofia (born 1971). After participating in her father's productions and growing up on film sets, they all pursued careers in the film industry.
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