Haskell Wexler, 'Cuckoo’s Nest' Cinematographer, Dies at 93
By Mike Barnes Cinematographer Haskell Wexler , the socially conscious two-time Academy Award winner who lensed Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? , One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and many other masterpieces, has died. He was 93. Wexler died in his sleep Sunday at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, his son, Oscar-nominated sound man Jeff Wexler , told The Hollywood Reporter . On his website , Jeff posted: "It is with great sadness that I have to report that my father, Haskell Wexler, has died. Pop died peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, December 27th, 2015. Accepting the Academy Award in 1967, Pop said: 'I hope we can use our art for peace and for love.' An amazing life has ended but his lifelong commitment to fight the good fight, for peace, for all humanity, will carry on." One of the most influential American cinematographers of all time, Wexler nabbed his first Oscar for making Elizabeth Taylor lo...