Horton Foote, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of
To Kill a Mockingbird, Tender Mercies and
The Trip to Bountiful, passed away during the week at age 92. The quiet dignity Foote evoked through his writing made him a modern legend in literary circles. Foote was primarily known for the many acclaimed plays he authored, many of which are being performed throughout the world at any given time.
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