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Victor Miller, screenwriter behind original Friday the 13th, dies at 86
The veteran film and television writer passed away on Monday, according to his family.
The short version
- Victor Miller, who co-wrote the original 1980 horror classic Friday the 13th, has died at age 86.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- His son Ian announced the death on Instagram, noting that a celebration of life is scheduled for Friday the 13th in November.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- No cause of death was immediately released; Miller is survived by his wife, two sons, and grandson.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Victor Miller died on Monday at the age of 86, according to an Instagram announcement by his son Ian.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Miller co-wrote the screenplay for the original 1980 film Friday the 13th alongside Ron Kurz.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- A celebration of life is planned to be held in November on Friday the 13th.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Miller is survived by his wife, two sons, and his grandson.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- An official cause of death was not immediately made available.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
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