Robert Towne, Screenwriter of 'Chinatown' and More, Dies at 89 The New York TimesRobert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of Chinatown, dies aged 89 The GuardianRobert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89 Hollywood ReporterRobert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89 Fox NewsRobert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Chinatown,’ dead at 89 CNN