Robert Towne was an American screenwriter and director. He started writing films for Roger Corman, including The Tomb of Ligeia in 1964, and was later part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking. From Wikipedia
The acclaimed director and screenwriter, best known for 'Kramer vs. Kramer' and 'Bonnie and Clyde,' passed away of natural causes at his Manhattan home on May 11, 2025.