Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Of Chinatown, Passes Away At 89: A Look At His Life And Legacy
Remembering Robert Towne: Legendary Screenwriter of Chinatown Dies at 89 Renowned screenwriter Robert Towne, known for his work on films like Chinatown, The Last Detail, and Shampoo, has passed away at the age of 89. Towne passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 1.