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Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Billy Williams Dies at 96

5/22/2025

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Billy Williams, the celebrated British cinematographer, has died at the age of 96. Best known for his Oscar-winning work on "Gandhi," he also earned nominations for "Women in Love" and "On Golden Pond." His remarkable career spanned iconic films like "The Exorcist," leaving behind a legacy honored with lifetime achievement awards from Camerimage.

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Billy Williams, the celebrated British cinematographer, has died at the age of 96. Best known for his Oscar-winning work on "Gandhi," he also earned nominations for "Women in Love" and "On Golden Pond." His remarkable career spanned iconic films like "The Exorcist," leaving behind a legacy honored with lifetime achievement awards from Camerimage.