Sydney Pollack

In this May 26, 2006 file photo, director Sydney Pollack arrives for the screening of the film 'Quand J' etais Chanteur,' at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France. Pollack died of cancer Monday, May 26, 2008 at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif. according to his agent. He was 73. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
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Director and actor Sydney Pollack dies at 73. Pollack was diagnosed with cancer about nine months ago. Sydney Pollack is known directing films such as "Out of Africa," "Tootsie," and "Absence of Malice," not only for his Academy Award-winning direction, but also for his acting talents.