Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89 Hollywood ReporterRobert Towne, Oscar-winning screenplay writer, dies at 89 The Associated PressRobert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Chinatown, has died at 89 JoBlo.com'Chinatown' Writer Robert Towne Dead at 89 ColliderRobert Towne Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter Was 89 Deadline