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"Eleanor Coppola, Documentary Filmmaker and Family Matriarch, Dies at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, the filmmaker and matriarch of the Coppola family, has passed away at the age of 87. Best known for chronicling the making of her husband Francis Ford Coppola's film "Apocalypse Now," she also made documentaries about her daughter Sofia Coppola's work and directed her own feature films. An accomplished visual artist and writer, she was deeply involved in the family's wine business in Napa Valley. Coppola's unexpected life and extraordinary talents leave behind a profound legacy.

via NPR|

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"Eleanor Coppola, Matriarch of Filmmaking Dynasty, Dies at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, award-winning filmmaker, artist, and matriarch of the Coppola filmmaking dynasty, has passed away at the age of 87. She was known for her documentary work, including "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse," and made her directorial debut at 80 with "Paris Can Wait." Alongside her husband Francis Ford Coppola, she was part of a prolific Hollywood filmmaking family, with successful children Roman and Sofia Coppola. Eleanor was also an accomplished artist and writer, and had recently completed a memoir before her death.

via CNN|

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"Eleanor Coppola: A Quiet Force in Cinema Remembered"

Eleanor Coppola, who passed away, made a quiet but powerful contribution to cinema through her documentary "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse," which chronicled the making of "Apocalypse Now." Her influence on aspiring filmmakers and her own narrative feature film "Paris Can Wait" are testaments to her impact. Despite facing struggles in balancing her creative ambitions with marriage and motherhood, her daughter Sofia Coppola acknowledges her quiet observation and influence on her own filmmaking. Eleanor's legacy will continue to resonate in the memory of generations of filmmakers.

via Deadline|

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"Eleanor Coppola, Renowned Director and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Passes Away at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, the Emmy award-winning director, artist, and writer, known for her documentary Hearts of Darkness and romantic comedies Paris Can Wait and Love Is Love Is Love, has passed away at the age of 87. She leaves behind a legacy as the matriarch of a successful filmmaking family, having raised three children who entered the movie business, including Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola. Her visual art and memoirs also contributed to her multifaceted career.

via The Guardian|

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"Eleanor Coppola, Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, passes away at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker known for directing "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse," has passed away at 87 at her home in Rutherford, California. She was best known for documenting the making of her husband Francis Ford Coppola's iconic films, including the troubled production of "Apocalypse Now." Coppola leaves behind a legacy of filmmaking and a family of filmmakers, including her children Roman and Sofia, while tragically losing her son Gian-Carlo in a boating accident in 1986.

via Fox News|

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"Hearts of Darkness Director Eleanor Coppola Dies at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, a documentary filmmaker known for chronicling her family's filmmaking journey, including Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" and Sofia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides," has passed away at the age of 87. Her career began when she was asked to document the production of "Apocalypse Now," a film plagued by challenges. Despite marital difficulties, the Coppolas remained together, and Eleanor's work provided a unique perspective on their family's cinematic legacy.

via The New York Times|

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"Hearts of Darkness Director Eleanor Coppola Dies at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, has passed away at the age of 87. She documented the making of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s films and raised a family of filmmakers. Her children, including Roman and Sofia, followed in the family business. Eleanor also documented the behind-the-scenes of Francis’ films and published a memoir. She made her narrative debut in “Paris Can Wait” at the age of 80 and recently completed her third memoir. Eleanor is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and brother.

via The Associated Press|

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"Eleanor Coppola, Renowned Filmmaker and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Passes Away at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, the wife of Francis Ford Coppola and a key figure in the New Hollywood movement, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for her documentary filmmaking and chronicling the behind-the-scenes drama on film sets, she is best remembered for her work on "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse," which detailed the making of "Apocalypse Now." Throughout her life, she played an active role in the Coppola family’s film and winemaking endeavors, and at the age of 80, she wrote and directed her first narrative feature, "Paris Can Wait." Coppola is survived by her husband Francis and her children Sofia and Roman.

via IndieWire|

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"Hearts of Darkness' Director Eleanor Coppola Passes Away at 87"

Eleanor Coppola, an American filmmaker and wife of Francis Ford Coppola, has passed away at the age of 87. She won an Emmy for her documentary "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse," which chronicled the challenging production of "Apocalypse Now." Coppola, who was a lifelong creative partner to her husband, also directed the narrative feature "Paris Can Wait" and the ensemble drama "Love Is Love Is Love." She is survived by her husband, Francis, their children, Sofia and Roman, and three grandchildren.

via Variety|

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