Chinatown Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies at Age 89: A Look Back at His Iconic Career
Los Angeles, California – Renowned writer Robert Towne, known for his Oscar-winning screenplay “Chinatown,” has passed away at the age of 89 in his Los Angeles home. His publicist confirmed his death, although the cause was not disclosed. Towne, a prominent screenwriter also recognized for his work in films like “Shampoo” and “The Last Detail,” received an Academy Award for his exceptional screenplay in “Chinatown.” Throughout his career, he was nominated for various prestigious awards, …