We shared a wonderful life of adventure in film and made many long-lasting friendships along the way.
John will forever live in my heart.
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Bailey began his career as an assistant cameraman on the 1971 filmTwo Lane Blacktop.
John Bailey onstage at the 91st annual Academy Awards in 2019Kevin Winter/Getty Images
He was the first cinematographer to hold that position.
John was a passionately engaged member of the Academy and the film community.
His impact and contributions to the film community will forever be remembered.
Our thoughts and support are with Carol at this time.
He was given the ASCs Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2015.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Baileys memory to the Academy Foundation.
