Jeremy Larner, the acclaimed screenwriter behind the 1972 film The Candidate, has passed away at the age of 88. His son, Jesse Larner, confirmed the news to The New York Times, stating that Jeremy died on February 24 in a nursing facility in Oakland, California. He had been diagnosed with lymphoma in January and was also living with Parkinson’s disease.
Larner earned an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for The Candidate, a political drama that remains a landmark in American cinema. Known for his sharp dialogue and incisive social commentary, he contributed significantly to the landscape of screenwriting. His work continues to influence filmmakers and writers across generations.