Didn’t the priest just die as well?
IIRC, Father Malachi Martin was the basis for the priest in the movie.
Father Malachi Martin was always spellbounding when he was interviewed by Art Bell way back when on Coast-to-Coast
Apparently years ago. See #14.
Numerous other people associated with the movie, or related to people associated with the movie, have also ...DIED!
(Cue spooky music....wooooo....)