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Screenwriter Gill Dennis dies, aged 74

Gill Dennis
Gill Dennis

Gill Dennis, who co-wrote the screenplay for 2005's Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, has died, aged 74.

A spokeswoman for the American Film Institute, confirmed the news on Friday (May 15) that Dennis died at his home in Portland, Oregon. No further details have been released.

Dennis' other writing credits include 1995's Without Evidence, which featured Angelina Jolie, and 1991's On My Own, starring Judy Davis.

He is survived by his wife, Kristen Peckinpah Dennis, and two sons.

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