Robert Towne, Chinatown Screenwriter, Passes Away at 89
Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter of “Chinatown,” Dies at 89 Robert Towne, the legendary screenwriter renowned for his masterpiece “Chinatown,” passed away at the age of 89. Towne, whose real name was Robert Bertram Schwartz, left an indelible mark on Hollywood with his exceptional storytelling and cinematic prowess. His death marks the end of an era…