Director Francis Ford Coppola doing 'fine' after medical procedure in Rome, says 'I am well'

Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary director behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, recently underwent a scheduled medical procedure in Rome. At 86, he's still travelling, making films, and reflecting deeply on life after losing his wife Eleanor in 2024. With Megalopolis now behind him, Coppola is already thinking about his next projects. This piece dives into the man behind the movies, his health, grief, legacy, and undying creative spark.