Robert Towne, an Oscar-winning writer-director renowned for his screenwriting skills, has passed away at the age of 89. Towne began his career in the 1960s and became a sought-after script doctor, known for his ability to solve structural problems and create memorable moments in films. He gained fame in the 1970s with hits like “The Last Detail”, “Chinatown”, and “Shampoo”, all of which were Oscar-nominated. Despite much of his script doctoring going uncredited, he received praise for his work on films like “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Godfather”. Towne’s career included collaborations with stars like Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, and Tom Cruise. He was involved in directing projects as well, but his true masterpiece remains “Chinatown”, considered one of the greatest films of all time. Towne's legacy lives on through his influential work in the film industry.