The "exorcist" movie was based on a real case. Is the person who it was about still living?

Question

The movie "The Exorcist" was a true story about a possessed
child in 1949. Does anyone know if the subject of that movie(it was actually a boy-not a girl as played by Linda Blair) is still alive .
I know they tried to keep his identity anonymous at the time.

Answer 1

it was a boy in real life and I think hes dead

The true story began in January 1949 and involved a 13-year-old boy named Robbie who lived with his parents and grandmother in Mt. Rainier, Maryland. Robbie was very close to his aunt who visited the family frequently from St. Louis, Missouri. She was a medium and attempted to communicate with the spirit world. Not only did she spark Robbie’s interest in this practice, she also taught him how to use the Ouija board.

Answer 2

The inspiration for the book (published 1971) on which the movie was based dates back to a real episode of exorcism that occurred in 1949. Writer William Blatty was at Georgetown University and had read a Washington Post (20 August 1949) account by Bill Brinkley ("Priest Frees Mt. Rainier Boy Reported Held In Devil's Grip") of an exorcism, involving a 13 year-old boy in Mount Rainer, Maryland. The exorcism of "Roland Doe" (pseudonym) took place between January and April 1949 by Father E. Albert Hughes and Father William Bowdern.

Answer 3

The bible says we have a choice in which 'master' we will serve. I have no doubt I have experienced the demon of addiction, especially in the areas of alcoholism, drugs and sexual lusts.I can even tell you at one point of my life I was delivered from such demons. I can also testify to the scriptures that when a demon goes out of a person, he wonders in dry land and again returns to the place he ,or they, once dwelt ,bring seven more demons with him to occupy that place once again. There is a choice then to open the door for them demons, or to rebuke them as Christ taught us to do.. My testimony right now stands at the seven more demons entered in and has caused much sadness to those that love me. Let me tell, it is very , very real , but you can never see 'it' untill you are born of the Spirit of God. Then your eyes are opened and even the most decent person you have ever known and thought to be a great person , is revealed to you if he/she never experinced the New Birth.There are demons that control every unsaved person and wide is the gate that leads to destruction. I only pray YOU realize the real war going on over your everlasting soul and will follow your heart that leads to Jesus Christ.He then will show you all you want to know about this subject. God be for you, and protect you.

Answer 4

There was a real case in St.Louis Missouri as well. I read that Linda Blair, was having some really bizarre things happening to her, while filming the movie, it was things way out of the ordinary.

Answer 5

The boy, not girl, lived in St Louis, Missouri and is now a priest

Answer 6

Ewww, I didn't know it was based on a true story! That movie scared the living crap out of me!!

Answer 7

It was me. I do not remember much,though. I went to bed and the next morning I wanted to insult everyone;felt very hateful. I puked all over the priest who came to my bedroom and cursed my mother. The priest smashed me in the face and implored Satan to leave me alone and overtake him. I felt some enormous relief and his face became gray and I cried for my mommy. It made me very fearful of Hell so I will be very good from now on.

Answer 8

I don't think it's based on a true story.

Answer 9

I am alive and well. Thanks for asking!!