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Lumet dies at 86 a titan of American cinema
Sidney Lumet, legendary director of Dog Day Afternoon and Network, dies at 86 in his Manhattan home after a battle with lymphoma. A New York icon, he built a career on precise storytelling and strong performances, earning a lifetime achievement award in 2005 after four Oscar nominations. Mayor Bloomberg paid tribute to his chronicling of the city.
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