'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83



William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking films such as "Brian's Song," "Roots" and Prince's "Purple Rain," died at age 83.



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