"Iconic Director Norman Jewison Passes Away at 97"
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Norman Jewison, the acclaimed Canadian-born director known for films like "In the Heat of the Night" and "Fiddler on the Roof," has passed away at 97. Throughout his career, he combined light entertainment with topical films, often addressing themes of racism and injustice. Jewison received three Oscar nominations and won an Academy Award for lifetime achievement in 1999. He leaves behind a legacy of influential and diverse films, and is remembered for his impact on the film industry.
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- Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97 The Associated Press
- Norman Jewison, Director of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ Dies at 97 The New York Times
- Acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Norman Jewison dead at 97 CBC News
- Norman Jewison, Oscar-nominated director of ‘In the Heat of the Night,’ dead at 97 CNN
- Legendary Canadian director Norman Jewison dead at 97 CTV News
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