Legendary Cinematographer Bill Butler Passes Away at 101

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Bill Butler, the Emmy-winning cinematographer who shot "Jaws" and was Oscar-nominated for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died at the age of 101. Butler also worked on other high-profile films of the 1970s, including "The Conversation," "Grease," and several "Rocky" franchise entries. He won two Emmy Awards for his work in television and was honored with the American Society of Cinematographers' lifetime achievement award in 2003. Steven Spielberg paid tribute to Butler, calling him the "bedrock" of the "Jaws" shoot.
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