The author and filmmaker, most famous for his 1971 novel about a possessed child, died on Thursday
William Peter Blatty, author of the novel The Exorcist and writer of its film adapation, has died aged 89.
Blatty was most famous for his 1971 novel, which told the story of a child possessed by a demon. The image of the demonic Regan became iconic among horror fans and the novel was a huge bestseller, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 57 straight weeks and at the No 1 spot for 17 of them. In 1973, Blatty won an Oscar for his screenplay of his own book and later wrote and directed a film sequel, 1990’s The Exorcist III.
William Peter Blatty, dear friend and brother who created The Exorcist passed away yesterday
Rest in peace William Peter Blatty, writer of both the peerless horror 'The Exorcist' AND the funniest Clouseau film, 'A Shot In The Dark'.
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