William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist, the 1971 novel that inspired the terrifying movie of the same name and it's related franchise, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Blatty's groundbreaking work with The Exorcist included the screenplay for the original as well as for The Exorcist III, but also the screenplay for A Shot in the Dark, among others. His work garnered him an Oscar for Best Screenplay, three Golden Globes and various other awards. Blatty died at the age of 89.
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