His death was confirmed Friday, March 26, 2021, by a spokesman for his publisher Liveright. Several of McMurtry’s books became feature films, including the Oscar-winning films “The Last Picture Show” and “Terms of Endearment.” He also co-wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for “Brokeback Mountain.” (Becky Chaney/Times Record News via AP, File) BECKY CHANEYįILE - In this April 30, 2014, file photo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry poses at his book store in Archer City, Texas.

Several of McMurtry’s books became feature films, including the Oscar-winning films “The Last Picture Show” and “Terms of Endearment.” He also co-wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for “Brokeback Mountain.” (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Manuel Balce CenetaįILE - Actors Jeff Bridges, foreground left, and Cloris Leachman, foreground right, pose with Loyd Catlett and Larry McMurtry, background right, author of 'The Last Picture Show' at McMurtry's home in Archer City Texas, on April 6, 2002.

Several of McMurtry’s books became feature films, including the Oscar-winning films “The Last Picture Show” and “Terms of Endearment.” He also co-wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for “Brokeback Mountain.” (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) Reed SaxonįILE - President Barack Obama prepares to award the 2014 National Humanities Medal to novelist, essayist, and screenwriter Larry McMurtry during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, on Sept. FILE - Writers Larry McMurtry, right, and Diana Ossana pose with their awards for best screenplay for 'Brokeback Mountain,' at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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