Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Robert Towne Dies Aged 89

Robert Towne, the renowned screenwriter behind iconic films such as Chinatown, Shampoo, and The Last Detail, has passed away at the age of 89. According to reports, he died on Monday surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles, with no cause of death announced. Throughout his illustrious career, Towne received numerous accolades, including a lifetime achievement award from the Writers Guild of America in 1997 and an Academy Award for his work on Chinatown.