Renowned Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola has been hospitalised in Rome, raising concerns about his health. The 85-year-old filmmaker, best known for classics like The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, was admitted under unclear circumstances.
Sources close to the family have confirmed the hospitalisation but have not disclosed specific details about his condition. Coppola had been in Italy working on his long-gestating passion project, Megalopolis, which recently wrapped production.
Industry Reacts to News
The film community has expressed shock and support for the legendary director. Martin Scorsese, a longtime friend and colleague, released a statement saying, "Francis is a titan of cinema and a dear friend. Our thoughts are with him and his family during this time."
Coppola's Recent Work
Despite his age, Coppola remained actively involved in filmmaking. His upcoming Megalopolis, a self-funded epic described as a "Roman epic fable set in modern America," stars Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, and Nathalie Emmanuel.
The director had been in good spirits during recent public appearances in Italy, where he owns a vineyard and frequently spends time. Medical experts suggest that at his age, even routine health matters often require hospital observation.
What We Know So Far
- Coppola was admitted to a Rome hospital on August 5th
- His family has requested privacy
- No official statement about his condition has been released
- The filmmaker had recently completed principal photography on Megalopolis
Fans worldwide have taken to social media to share their well-wishes for the cinematic icon, whose influence on modern filmmaking remains unparalleled.
