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‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ writer dies at 83

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William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 83.

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William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83

William Blinn, the two-time Emmy-winning screenwriter of “Brian’s Song” and “Roots,” died on Thursday, his daughter Anneliese Johnson confirmed to Variety. He was 83. Blinn died of natural causes at an assisted living community in Burbank, according to his daughter. Blinn penned two landmark TV productions of the 1970s, both for ABC. The 1971 TV […]

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83

An award-winning screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” has died

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83

LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 83. Blinn died Thursday of...

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abc News

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83

An award-winning screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” has died

4 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

William Blinn, Emmy-winning screenwriter who created ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ dies at 83

He wrote for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots,” as well as the Prince movie “Purple Rain.”

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Indian Express

Screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83

William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects Brian’s Song and Roots and the Prince film Purple Rain, died Thursday of natural cases at an assisting living community in Burbank, California, his daughter, Anneliese Johnson, said Saturday.

4 years ago·India

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