William Goldman of The Princess Bride has Died

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The thread discusses the death of William Goldman, a prominent screenwriter known for his work on films such as The Princess Bride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and All the President's Men. Participants reflect on his legacy and contributions to cinema.

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  • One participant shares a link to an article detailing Goldman's death and his achievements, highlighting his Oscars and the impact of The Princess Bride.
  • Another participant expresses gratitude for the enjoyment Goldman's work has brought them.
  • A participant shares a favorite clip from The Princess Bride, indicating personal connection to the film.
  • A participant humorously references a famous quote from The Princess Bride, "Inconceivable!" in response to the news of Goldman's passing.

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Participants generally express a shared sense of loss and appreciation for Goldman's work, though no formal consensus or debate is present.

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https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018...n-creator-of-beloved-film-the-princess-bride/

Legendary Hollywood screenwriter William Goldman has died at the age of 87 from colon cancer and pneumonia, The New York Times reports. Goldman won two screenwriting Oscars, for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and All the President's Men (1976). But by far his most beloved (and most widely quoted) film across multiple generations is 1987's postmodern fairytale, The Princess Bride.
 
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R.I.P. Thanks for all the enjoyment
 
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One of my favorite clips from The Princess Bride:

 
William Goldman of The Princess Bride has Died

Inconceivable!
 
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