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Frederick Wiseman, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, dies
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Frederick Wiseman, renowned documentary filmmaker, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of insightful films.
WHO: Frederick Wiseman
WHAT: died
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: natural causes
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