Robert Benton, best known for writing and directing the 1979 Best Picture Oscar winner Kramer vs. Kramer, has died aged 92.
Benton’s death was confirmed Tuesday to The New York Times by Marisa Forzano, his longtime assistant and manager. A cause of death has not yet been shared.
In addition to Kramer vs. Kramer, Benton collaborated on the screenplay for Bonnie and Clyde, a film that redefined American cinema in the 1960s.
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