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'Sting' Director George Roy Hill Dies at 81

Film director George Roy Hill dies of complications from Parkinson's disease. Hill, who was 81, is best-remembered for two films in particular: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. NPR's Neda Ulaby offers an appreciation.

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Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.
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