William Blinn

American television producer (Starsky & Hutch) and screenwriter (Brian's Song
Died on Saturday October 24th 2020


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@VKHistory: William Blinn just passed--he created Starsky & Hutch, wrote for Bonanza, Maverick, was head writer for Roots, dev… - 5 years ago

@Woodfack: RT @MrSudipdas: ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ writer William Blinn dies at 83 #WilliamBlinn #BreakingNews #BREAKING - 5 years ago

@Fish_Pimp: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

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@dgsquare2: @GassmanGassmann Sai chi è morto la settimana scorsa? William Blinn, sceneggiatore e papà di Starsky e Hutch, Radic… - 5 years ago

@jvlivs: @DavidRSoul Rest In Peace, Mr. William Blinn. You have done well, and we WILL C U again, sir! John 5:28, 29 Revelation 21:3, 4 - 5 years ago

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@LDeLION: William Blinn, el creador de "Starsky and Hutch" ha fallecido a los 83 años (HuffPost) - 5 years ago

@LeKiwiMasque: RT @LePoint: ⚫ Scénariste américain et père de la célèbre série, William Blinn est décédé le 22 octobre à l'âge de 83 ans, a indiqué sa fil… - 5 years ago

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@LegayFrancois: RT @LePoint: ⚫ Scénariste américain et père de la célèbre série, William Blinn est décédé le 22 octobre à l'âge de 83 ans, a indiqué sa fil… - 5 years ago

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@Riccipsg: RT @Lematinch: Le scénariste est décédé à l’âge de 83 ans. Il a participé à l’écriture de nombreuses séries célèbres et a également gagné d… - 5 years ago

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@FrancoCNac: RT @gettv: We're sad to hear of the death of #WilliamBlinn (1938–2020) — Emmy-winning screenwriter of ROOTS and BRIAN'S SONG, creator of ST… - 5 years ago

@dougeboch: RIP William Blinn, screenwriter of Purple Rain, Brian's Song, Roots, and creator of Starsky and Hutch. He left quite a legacy. - 5 years ago

@FeliciasArt: RT @WGAWest: RIP: Screenwriter William Blinn (Brian’s Song, Purple Rain, Starsky & Hutch) dies at 83… (7/21/37 – 10/22/20) - 5 years ago

@annieyanbekian: William Blinn, le créateur de la série "Starsky et Hutch", est mort à 83 ans #séries #TVShows #StarskyAndHutch - 5 years ago

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@DoctaSlick: RT @WGAWest: RIP: Screenwriter William Blinn (Brian’s Song, Purple Rain, Starsky & Hutch) dies at 83… (7/21/37 – 10/22/20) - 5 years ago

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@YahooPopFR: Il est décédé de causes naturelles - 5 years ago

@LeHuffPost: William Blinn, le créateur de la célèbre série "Starsky et Hutch", est mort - 5 years ago

@Tuckerpete: RT @gettv: We're sad to hear of the death of #WilliamBlinn (1938–2020) — Emmy-winning screenwriter of ROOTS and BRIAN'S SONG, creator of ST… - 5 years ago

@DigitalRiobamba: #ESPECTACULOS: Falleció el conocido guionista y productor de cine y televisión WILLIAM BLINN a los 83 AÑOS. Creador… - 5 years ago

@TVWriterCom: Working with William Blinn back in the '60s & '70s taught me what TV writing was all about. Rest in Peace, my Mr. C… - 5 years ago

@Agregenpoche: William Blinn, le créateur de la série "Starsky et Hutch", est mort à 83 ans - 5 years ago

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@madxbeatz: RT @billboard: William Blinn, Screenwriter of ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Roots,’ Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

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@RaTraci: RT @writeriowa: I hadn’t heard that William Blinn passed away. What a talented writer and producer. His screenplay for “Brian’s Song” still… - 5 years ago

@writeriowa: I hadn’t heard that William Blinn passed away. What a talented writer and producer. His screenplay for “Brian’s Son… - 5 years ago

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@guionnews: La tv está de luto... Muere el guionista William Blinn (‘Starsky y Hutch’, ‘Raíces’) a los 83 años - 5 years ago

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@longdrivesouth: Blinn wrote a bunch of TV Westerns and *also a bunch Black-centering stories back when the #Hollywood writing corps… - 5 years ago

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@AliciaLisaGrag2: RT @virginianpilot: Screenwriter William Blinn wrote ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and even Prince's ‘Purple Rain.’ He died at 83. - 5 years ago

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@ScholzPablo: William Blinn fue el creador de "Starsky & Hutch", escribió guiones para "Bonanza" y la miniserie "Raíces" y en cin… - 5 years ago

@MusicReviewer7: @davemeltzerWON was just talking about Brian's Song the other week. Rest in Peace William Blinn. - 5 years ago

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@HRobertHuke: Wow! How's this for a resume: a writer for "Brian's Song" "Roots" & "Purple Rain". Producer of "The Rookies" "Stars… - 5 years ago

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@AnthonyLMariani: RT @momentsoffilm: He wrote many defining dramas. A great writer, I probably still live my life by principles in shows he wrote. ~ William… - 5 years ago

@momentsoffilm: He wrote many defining dramas. A great writer, I probably still live my life by principles in shows he wrote. ~ Wil… - 5 years ago

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@ElesbedM: RT @RockMusicTweet: William Blinn, Emmy-winning screenwriter who created ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ dies at 83 - The Washington Post - 5 years ago

@LUIS8171073011: RT @LUIS8171073011: Muere William Blinn, guionista de 'Fama' y 'Con ocho basta', a los 83 años. Fue además el creador de los personajes de… - 5 years ago

@LUIS8171073011: Muere William Blinn, guionista de 'Fama' y 'Con ocho basta', a los 83 años. Fue además el creador de los personajes… - 5 years ago

@MalliardReport: RT @spark_radio_net: Brians Song, Roots and Purple Rain writer William Blinn dead at 83 – Fox News #Malliard - 5 years ago

@lopez09101992: RT @larazon_es: Muere William Blinn, guionista de “Fama” y “La canción de Brian” ➡ Falleció el jueves a los 83 años por causas naturales ht… - 5 years ago

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@ZhurnalMK: Vdes skenaristi i famshëm amerikan, William Blinn - 5 years ago

@CINEMANIA_ES: RT @CINEMANIA_ES: También trabajó en la 'Purple Rain' de Prince - 5 years ago

@MartesDeCheeses: Muere William Blinn, guionista de 'Fama' y 'Con ocho basta', a los 83 años - 5 years ago

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@cavensos: Muere William Blinn, guionista de 'Fama' y 'Con ocho basta', a los 83 años - 5 years ago

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@Kuolleet: rip Palkittu käsikirjoittaja William Blinn, 83 - 5 years ago

@NeriEl691: 🕊RIP Palkittu käsikirjoittaja William Blinn, 83, on kuollut | Iltalehti - 5 years ago

@musicworldmedia: RT @musicworldmedia: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@fox5ny: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song" and… - 5 years ago

@danieldokter: RT @yan_widjaya: RIP William Blinn (Toledo 21/7/1937 - Burbank 22/10/2020) novelis, penulis skenario serial TV, selama 40 tahun, sejak era… - 5 years ago

@jazzfunklovers: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

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@TheMinnesotaSun: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film... - 5 years ago

@TheTNStar: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter William Blinn Dies - 5 years ago

@patrickdshaffer: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@th_conversation: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@TheVAStar: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter William Blinn Dies @jfradioshow - 5 years ago

@TheOhioStar: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film... - 5 years ago

@e_newsUS: ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83 - - 5 years ago

@WJACTV: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple R… - 5 years ago

@skinnztv: RT @PittsburghPG: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@Masky_Jay_Hoody: RT @YahooNews: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has… - 5 years ago

@WLTX: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@yan_widjaya: RIP William Blinn (Toledo 21/7/1937 - Burbank 22/10/2020) novelis, penulis skenario serial TV, selama 40 tahun, sej… - 5 years ago

@KLowgren: @donwinslow @Yahoo RIP William Blinn ☄️❤️ - 5 years ago

@pg163139: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@ireadsyou: William Blinn, the screenwriter who wrote "Brian's Song" and co-wrote "Roots" and "Purple Rain," has died at the ag… - 5 years ago

@twitbituaries: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dies at 83 - - 5 years ago

@bonniewhicher: Brian's Song, The Rookies, Starsky and Hutch, Roots, plus many others... screenwriter William Blinn has passed awa… - 5 years ago

@MyThirdParent: William Blinn, Starsky & Hutch and Eight Is Enough Creator, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@XOBU4iJ9nppQrBs: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@EasyWorldNews: RT @easyjanjansen: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dies at 83 - AOL: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the land… - 5 years ago

@Easy_Branches: RT @easyjanjansen: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dies at 83 - AOL: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the land… - 5 years ago

@easyjanjansen: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dies at 83 - AOL: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the… - 5 years ago

@VickyInStLouis: @donwinslow @Yahoo Small correction, he was the screenwriter..."Brian's Song" is based on Gale Sayer's "I Am Third"… - 5 years ago

@jmmulh17: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@MLuz_8: RT @20m: Muere el guionista William Blinn ('Starsky y Hutch', 'Raíces') a los 83 años - 5 years ago

@jdmullane: RT @PittsburghPG: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@hjtherealj: (GSN) William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Pu… - 5 years ago

@LesliePJames: RT @virginianpilot: Screenwriter William Blinn wrote ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and even Prince's ‘Purple Rain.’ He died at 83. - 5 years ago

@marmy_J: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@Lowecat: William Blinn Dies: Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 – Deadline - 5 years ago

@virginianpilot: Screenwriter William Blinn wrote ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and even Prince's ‘Purple Rain.’ He died at 83. - 5 years ago

@PaulBacon30: #BriansSong, #Roots and #PurpleRain writer #WilliamBlinn dead at 83 #RIPWilliamBlinn - 5 years ago

@belias8: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@Morty_p02: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@ksato56: RT @APEntertainment: Emmy-winning screenwriter William Blinn, known for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince… - 5 years ago

@karen_PARADE: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@News3LV: Screenwriter William Blinn died at an assisted living community in Burbank, California - 5 years ago

@mizwizmizwiz: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83 ❤️ Goodbye William Blinn R.I.P ✨ - 5 years ago

@McB834: RT @FOX5Vegas: Blinn's work on “Roots,” the blockbuster 1977 miniseries adapted from Alex Haley's book about his African American ancestors… - 5 years ago

@bfly1103: RT @Daily_Press: Screenwriter William Blinn wrote ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and even Prince's ‘Purple Rain.’ He died at 83. - 5 years ago

@t_hisashi: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@wisbey_barbara: RT @FOX5Vegas: Blinn's work on “Roots,” the blockbuster 1977 miniseries adapted from Alex Haley's book about his African American ancestors… - 5 years ago

@arpad80: RT @FOXLA: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song"… - 5 years ago

@Daily_Press: Screenwriter William Blinn wrote ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and even Prince's ‘Purple Rain.’ He died at 83. - 5 years ago

@FOX5Vegas: Blinn's work on “Roots,” the blockbuster 1977 miniseries adapted from Alex Haley's book about his African American… - 5 years ago

@yumi_mts: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@rollingstoneaus: Television vet also penned 'Brian’s Song' and 'Roots', created 'Starsky & Hutch' - 5 years ago

@SusanDadamo: RT @FOXLA: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song"… - 5 years ago

@kagamimasashi: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@amys_bus_ticket: RT @FOXLA: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song"… - 5 years ago

@BernardQuack: #RIP2020 William Blinn (83) Creator of Starsky & Hutch. Co-wrote the Prince movie Purple Rain. Co-writer on the fir… - 5 years ago

@GDLA: RT @FOXLA: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song"… - 5 years ago

@luvmy4durans: RT @FOXLA: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song"… - 5 years ago

@FOXLA: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "B… - 5 years ago

@dbrowne1973: RT @weartv: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple Rain," has di… - 5 years ago

@Heaven_Sawan: RT @amass_jp: プリンス主演映画『パープル・レイン』の脚本を共同執筆し、米テレビドラマ『刑事スタスキー＆ハッチ』を企画した脚本家／テレビプロデューサーのウィリアム・ブリン（William Blinn）が死去。83歳でした　 - 5 years ago

@fox35orlando: REST IN PEACE: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Br… - 5 years ago

@Der_Liebestraum: RT @CINEMANIA_ES: También trabajó en la 'Purple Rain' de Prince - 5 years ago

@SinEmbargoTR: William Blinn, guionista de Brian’s Song, Roots y Purple Rain fallece a los 83 años de edad - 5 years ago

@accrete: RT @News3LV: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple Rain," has d… - 5 years ago

@Julesofthwood: RT @weartv: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple Rain," has di… - 5 years ago

@MsOCHubbard: RT @YahooNews: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has… - 5 years ago

@fox32news: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song" and… - 5 years ago

@weartv: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple R… - 5 years ago

@SunnyArizona1: RT @FOX10Phoenix: REST IN PEACE: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83. - 5 years ago

@Q13FOX: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song" and… - 5 years ago

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@ecartelera: Muere William Blinn, guionista de #Fama y #ConOchoBasta - 5 years ago

@AmySperopTV: RT @FOX13Memphis: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ writer, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@blackiesheeler: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@Noted_Lives: William Blinn Dead: ‘Brian’s Song’ Screenwriter Was 83 – Variety - 5 years ago

@GriffinDNews: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple R… - 5 years ago

@AnaTorresA: RT @MikeBarnes4: #RIP the great William Blinn. How's this for a screenwriting résumé: 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Fame,' 'Star… - 5 years ago

@bc_news_addict: RT @News3LV: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple Rain," has d… - 5 years ago

@News3LV: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects "Brian's Song" and "Roots" and the Prince film "Purple R… - 5 years ago

@ChelseaFox26: RT @FOX26Houston: William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking TV movies such as "Brian's Song" and "Root… - 5 years ago

@CFSummers: RT @postobits: William Blinn, Emmy-winning screenwriter who created ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@cwellsart: "He was just a guy from Toledo, Ohio who loved to write stories." - 5 years ago

@MarkDaVinciGrp: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@CaliforniaPubl1: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@FOX13Memphis: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ writer, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@bkkitty2: 🙏🙏 - 5 years ago

@NBCLA: William Blinn died of natural cases at an assisting living community in Burbank, California, his daughter said. - 5 years ago

@LadyJ5569: RT @AishaStaggers: Writer of film Purple Rain dead. - 5 years ago

@MomsToday: LA: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@white_leek37: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@AllFire_Media: - 5 years ago

@ToriRob11: RT @orlandosentinel: ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ writer William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@orlandosentinel: ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ writer William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@CDigests: "'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83" via FOX NEWS - 5 years ago

@tweetmix: RIP, William Blinn - 5 years ago

@CestAlain: William Blinn, screenwriter on ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots' and ‘Purple Rain’ dies at 83. NY Daily News. #RIP - 5 years ago

@Chris_1791: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@UltimatePrince_: ‘Purple Rain’ film co-writer William Blinn has died: - 5 years ago

@15MinuteNewsEnt: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@TeeMichelle57: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@newstracklive: पटकथा लेखक विलियम ब्लिन का निधन - 5 years ago

@werbuzz: William Blinn, writer of the iconic 'Roots' miniseries, has died. - 5 years ago

@Kiscinca: Heard of William Blinn (creator of shows like Eight is Enough, The Rookies and Starsky and Hutch) passing last night. Sad times indeed. :( - 5 years ago

@EulaGoodnight75: RT @whitneydevlin: William Blinn, 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots' screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@whitneydevlin: William Blinn, 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots' screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@2unesgrl: William Blinn, writer of ‘Brian's Song’ and 'Roots,' dies at 83 - Los Angeles Times - 5 years ago

@chiradio: Rolling Stone: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83. via @GoogleNews - 5 years ago

@Acttophone2: R.I.P. William Blinn, writer of Starsky & Hutch, Roots, and more - 5 years ago

@victoriasip1: RT @CINEMANIA_ES: También trabajó en la 'Purple Rain' de Prince - 5 years ago

@RusataAneliq_: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@NewsfeedsMedia: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - Variety - 5 years ago

@CINEMANIA_ES: También trabajó en la 'Purple Rain' de Prince - 5 years ago

@ExpressionsByDK: William Blinn, Prince's 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@ShoreEJV: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots' and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@intermod48: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots' and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@GoldeeGreen: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 – Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@periodicodaily: William Blinn, sceneggiatore di "Purple Rain" di Prince, morto a 83 anni - 5 years ago

@wayneEv75951163: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 – Rolling Stone #Prince #PurpleRain - 5 years ago

@Tenthltr2u: William Blinn, Prince's 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@redyounglady: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 – Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@FearlessHepcat: RIP “Purple Rain” screenwriter William Blinn - 5 years ago

@jennasjems: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple R… - 5 years ago

@hedenang: Rip William Blinn (1937-2020) age 83 - 5 years ago

@BruceKlayman: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@DouglasHoltzman: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 #entertainment #career #movies #film… - 5 years ago

@AntAlleyne: William Blinn, Prince's 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@glamradiowales: William Blinn, Prince's 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@kittyclinton2: RT @solusnan1: William Blinn, Prince's 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@inoulovett: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@musicworldmedia: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@TheDailyShare: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@PrepSportsPlus: William Frederick Blinn was an American screenwriter and television producer. Born: July 21, 1937, Toledo, Ohio… - 5 years ago

@Betterw05759703: RT @solusnan1: William Blinn, Prince's 'Purple Rain' Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@lapunjabiradio: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landm… - 5 years ago

@trendsNewsday: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@YoungeHwoodBlst: RT @Variety: William Blinn also wrote the screenplay for “Purple Rain" in 1984 with co-writer and director Albert Magnoli - 5 years ago

@Nexus1O1: RT @faustianovich: William Blinn ganando prestigio guionizando telefilmes de la altura de LA CANCIÓN DE BRIAN, TODOS SOMOS HIJOS DE DIOS o… - 5 years ago

@Nexus1O1: RT @faustianovich: William Blinn se curtió escribiendo para teleseries western (CUERO CRUDO, LARAMIE, LA LEY DEL REVÓLVER, BONANZA, VALLE D… - 5 years ago

@Nexus1O1: RT @faustianovich: Adiós a uno de los nombres clave de la ficción televisiva: William Blinn. Guionista, productor y creador de series como… - 5 years ago

@VloBeFree: RT @NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@Gamechanger22: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@thehund: RT @NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@LoLornaMarie: RT @NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@lexscriptaesq: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@BigRedSepulveda: RT @NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@rkeyserling: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@Carexpertla: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@pasadenamama: RT @NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@kelli_cell: @NBCLA Rest in peace William Blinn - 5 years ago

@flandmusicgroup: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@ChinaKatSun: RT @NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@moughthere: William Blinn, #screenwriter on ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots' and ‘Purple Rain’ dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@NBCLA: ‘Brian's Song,' ‘Roots,' ‘Purple Rain' Writer William Blinn Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@latanjasworld: RT @AishaStaggers: Writer of film Purple Rain dead. - 5 years ago

@ReelNewMedia: 🕯 William Blinn, screenwriter on ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots' and ‘Purple Rain’ dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@eldarpolak: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83: William Blinn, creator of "Starsky… - 5 years ago

@see_happens: The Purple Rain has turned into a drought. #RedWaveComing🌊 William Blinn Dead: 'Brian's Song' Screenwriter Was 83 -… - 5 years ago

@ernestsewell: RT @drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

@TVMCCA: RT @HighSierraMan: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@DawnJam16218572: RT @Azifikare: William Blinn, #Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, who converted #Prince’s purple notebook filled with film ideas into an… - 5 years ago

@wirela: 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83: William Blinn, creator of "Starsky… - 5 years ago

@golddust27: RT @AishaStaggers: Writer of film Purple Rain dead. - 5 years ago

@marcosarellano: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@KTCityTimes: Screenwriter #WilliamBlinn, who worked on hit miniseries 'Roots' and the Prince film 'Purple Rain', dies at 83. #RIP - 5 years ago

@seanyodarouse: RT @MikeBarnes4: #RIP the great William Blinn. How's this for a screenwriting résumé: 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Fame,' 'Star… - 5 years ago

@KJLHNews: KJLH ENTERTAINMENT: The Passing of the Award Winning Screenwriter of "Purple Rain" and Other Famous Movies. - 5 years ago

@acheetah42496: RT @firstpost: #WilliamBlinn had won Emmy and Peabody honours for the 1971 TV movie Brian’s Song - 5 years ago

@Wilmrbadguy: Hey Social Media Users wherever U R, William Blinn the Screen writer to PURPLE RAIN. Has passed. May he REST IN POW… - 5 years ago

@RadioFreeKJLH: RADIO FREE ENTERTAINMENT: The Passing of the Award Winning Screenwriter of "Purple Rain" and Other Famous Movies. - 5 years ago

@THEUSAEXPRESS1: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots’ and ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter, dead at 83 - - 5 years ago

@mrpshropshire: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@BigYoung71: I just posted "Screenwriter William Blinn dies at age 83 - New York Daily News" on Reddit - 5 years ago

@TheDreZone: RIP William Blinn - if it wasn't for you, Purple Rain may have just been another 80's B-Movie. Thank You #Prince… - 5 years ago

@marissa_hampton: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@elizabethcav07: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@petty_marshall: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@PragObots: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@FUNNAGAN: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@NYDailyNews: RT @snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

@SusieBr36782430: RT @StarTribune: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the Prince film “Purple Rain” as well as the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Ro… - 5 years ago

@KurtPurple: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@ieEntertainment: #WilliamBlinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects #BriansSong and #Roots and the #Prince film #PurpleRain,… - 5 years ago

@StarTribune: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the Prince film “Purple Rain” as well as the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song”… - 5 years ago

@PrNBest1: RT @drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

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@snydenydn: William Blinn, the man who penned the screenplays for “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” died. H… - 5 years ago

@mrs6758: RT @drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

@AishaStaggers: Writer of film Purple Rain dead. - 5 years ago

@OigetitBreaking: #Breaking - William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince fi… - 5 years ago

@BWRoss1: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 | Hollywood Reporter - 5 years ago

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@yasmini25480014: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@CBS_42: William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple R… - 5 years ago

@Cinekim2016: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@LordSidious6: RT @LordSidious6: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@LordSidious6: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@javierolmo42: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@kevinlockett: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 – Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@ChuckyT3: RT @JFrayWTOP: William Blinn, writer of “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and “Purple Rain,” dies At 83: - 5 years ago

@JFrayWTOP: William Blinn, writer of “Brian’s Song,” “Roots” and “Purple Rain,” dies At 83: - 5 years ago

@Pantagraph: LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Pr… - 5 years ago

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@lanewsnow: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@SHIPMEANT2B: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@alexandernev: RT @drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

@alexandernev: RT @Azifikare: William Blinn, #Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, who converted #Prince’s purple notebook filled with film ideas into an… - 5 years ago

@madefortvmayhem: Awful news. William Blinn was behind a lot of wonderful programs, including the mini-series Roots and Brian's Song.… - 5 years ago

@nbfp1: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 A wonderful talent! R.I.P. - 5 years ago

@sookietex: via @vulture Screenwriter #WilliamBlinn ❤ may the gods speed him creator of #StarskyAndHutch co-screenwriter of… - 5 years ago

@LisaOmlid: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@Nodinsnest: RT @Azifikare: William Blinn, #Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, who converted #Prince’s purple notebook filled with film ideas into an… - 5 years ago

@Azifikare: William Blinn, #Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, who converted #Prince’s purple notebook filled with film ideas… - 5 years ago

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@csc2764: William Blinn, "Purple Rain" screenwriter and "Starsky & Hutch" creator, dies at 83 - 5 years ago

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@MichaelEmbry: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@sonFN2020ent: William Blinn, #Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ #RIP & farewell from the #WritersCommunity “Blinn co-wro… - 5 years ago

@Zappinator93: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@TLaTela: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@brendon_mckenna: @levarburton R.I.P. William Blinn has just passed away. - 5 years ago

@a_lazarus: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@brendon_mckenna: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@PaulBacon30: #WilliamBlinn, #PurpleRain screenwriter and #StarskyandHutch creator, dies at 83 #RIPWilliamBlinn - 5 years ago

@SunKanistha: @DavidRSoul Did you know William Blinn just died? May he rest in peace and be eternally blessed for having written/… - 5 years ago

@jmwensley: RT @EdtheSock: In addition to writing "Purple Rain" & "Roots" he also created "Starsky & Hutch", one the seminal 70s buddy-cop TV series. R… - 5 years ago

@nathanbishop96: Top story: William Blinn Dead: 'Brian's Song' Screenwriter Was 83 - Variety - 5 years ago

@B_Effin_G: @MontyWoseley Producer named William Blinn. He helped put on Roots and Fame with Debbie Allen. - 5 years ago

@markchappelle: RT @JFuzion: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83. Television vet also penned "Brian’s Song", "Fame", and "Roots"… - 5 years ago

@B_Effin_G: RT @JFuzion: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83. Television vet also penned "Brian’s Song", "Fame", and "Roots"… - 5 years ago

@YannickTMusic: RT @JFuzion: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83. Television vet also penned "Brian’s Song", "Fame", and "Roots"… - 5 years ago

@TrishaMari34: RT @JFuzion: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83. Television vet also penned "Brian’s Song", "Fame", and "Roots"… - 5 years ago

@JFuzion: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83. Television vet also penned "Brian’s Song", "Fame",… - 5 years ago

@HighSierraMan: "Blinn began pounding out a script called Dreams, a dark story (with) the Kid — the character to be played by Princ… - 5 years ago

@mymackie: William Blinn Dies: Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 – Deadline - 5 years ago

@wafflejuice: RT @drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

@theJohnCarl: RT @Variety: William Blinn also wrote the screenplay for “Purple Rain" in 1984 with co-writer and director Albert Magnoli - 5 years ago

@blahzayskippy: Damn. - 5 years ago

@ihatewater11: William Blinn Dies: Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 – Deadline - 5 years ago

@quilldhb: 😢😢😢😢 William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@DorianAwards: Long live screenwriter William Blinn, whose TV movie 'Brian's Song' (James Caan, Billy Dee Williams) was the closes… - 5 years ago

@inoulovett: RT @drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

@drfunkenberry: 💜💔💜 - 5 years ago

@shaldore: RT @HighSierraMan: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@EddieLove44: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@EddieLove44: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@rebeccaallen: "It's not enough just to tell the truth, and it's not enough to just be interesting. You tell the truth in an inter… - 5 years ago

@RaissaDevereux: William Blinn, Starsky & Hutch and Eight Is Enough Creator, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

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@CraigZablo: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@thedeadbeater: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@Neezy6758: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@vinniemackenzie: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@TVMCCA: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@LT38: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@TheAVClub: R.I.P. William Blinn, screenwriter of Starsky & Hutch, Roots, and more - 5 years ago

@wasmax2000: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@eRadioUS: #e_RadioUS William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@davideng: RIP William Blinn, Emmy-winner for Brian's Song and Roots; creator of Starsky & Hutch and Eight is Enough; and co-w… - 5 years ago

@BlackSwanRises: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@TheTraceC: William Blinn, Longtime Writer Who Created 'Starsky & Hutch,' Dies at 83 #RIP - 5 years ago

@Kemi_VB: RT @ShariJ_PRJ: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 – Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@Hedgemond: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@ShariJ_PRJ: William Blinn, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter, Dead at 83 – Rolling Stone - 5 years ago

@Chocol8silk: William Blinn, "Purple Rain" screenwriter and "Starsky & Hutch" creator, dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@endofrock: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@alexandernev: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@WillemBod: .@RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and @prince 'Purple Rain' f… - 5 years ago

@cherylc41: @DavidRSoul Thinking of William Blinn...he gave us Starsky and Hutch, and you and Paul made it legendary. - 5 years ago

@Gentryland: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@purpleyodalove2: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@annieyanbekian: William Blinn, créateur de "Starsky et Hutch", coscénariste de la série "Racines" (1977) et du film "Purple Rain" (… - 5 years ago

@JavItAll: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@bktandem: RT @Variety: William Blinn also wrote the screenplay for “Purple Rain" in 1984 with co-writer and director Albert Magnoli - 5 years ago

@PLIVETHEBEST: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@melissamonetxxx: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@MrBerre: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@MrBerre: RT @Variety: William Blinn also wrote the screenplay for “Purple Rain" in 1984 with co-writer and director Albert Magnoli - 5 years ago

@MrBerre: RT @RollingStone: William Blinn, the Emmy-winning screenwriter of 'Brian’s Song,' 'Roots' and Prince’s 'Purple Rain' film, has died at 83 h… - 5 years ago

@MrBerre: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@MunarSebastia: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

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@Notingshaw: RT @chilltowntv: RIP William Blinn, #PurpleRain screenwriter (he also wrote Brian's Song and the original Roots teleplays). - 5 years ago

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@chrissycool2015: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@redcirclearmy: RT @jonweisman: Farewell, William Blinn. He wrote, co-wrote or created: Brian's Song Roots Fame Purple Rain Eight is Enough The Rookies S… - 5 years ago

@mrles42: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@armycop1973: R.I.P. William Blinn ! - 5 years ago

@CinemaRetro: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@HighSierraMan: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@ChicagoBernie: RT @ninatypewriter: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@HeyIanEvans: RT @ninatypewriter: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@TT_IndieFilms: William Blinn Dead: 'Brian's Song' Screenwriter Was 83 - Variety - 5 years ago

@ninatypewriter: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@plinytheelder_t: RT @Biden20202024: William Blinn, Purple Rain screenwriter and Starsky & Hutch creator, dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@Biden20202024: William Blinn, Purple Rain screenwriter and Starsky & Hutch creator, dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@MzYummyDread: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@samacharnews_in: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@MoFoSays: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@jlonga1: RT @slack2thefuture: RIP William Blinn - 5 years ago

@JS_1974_: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@suki3hunna: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@carolineThom67: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@StunnedVoter: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@MyTVFamily: William Blinn, #StarskyAndHutch and #EightIsEnough Creator, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@ShadowChaser007: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@marty_mcd: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@BBCSimonMcCoy: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@Gothicblackchic: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 | Hollywood Reporter - 5 years ago

@thereadingdiva: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@paulsen_craig: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@tbearly: RT @BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as a fea… - 5 years ago

@BillyRay5229: "Roots" was the most important broadcast in tv history. "Brian's Song" was the only tv movie EVER to be released as… - 5 years ago

@PamAnde29517684: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@jenkers_en: William #Blinn, Brians Song and #Roots Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@celebspkrs4u: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@saffszyp: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@scriptslove: R.I.P. William Blinn. Thanks for all the amazing stories you brought us. - 5 years ago

@captaincurt81: RT @captaincurt81: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@captaincurt81: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@chordialtweets: RT @UBCSimonTWBT: William Blinn, the prolific TV writer who won the Emmy and Peabody Award for Brian's Song, died yesterday at age 83. Also… - 5 years ago

@UBCSimonTWBT: William Blinn, the prolific TV writer who won the Emmy and Peabody Award for Brian's Song, died yesterday at age 83… - 5 years ago

@RMP841: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@satrian: RT @DEADLINE: William Blinn Dies: Emmy-Winning Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 - 5 years ago

@satrian: RT @TVLine: William Blinn, Starsky & Hutch and Eight Is Enough Creator, Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@JL_Long: Rest In Peace, William Blinn. 💔😭🙏 - 5 years ago

@Jordipicver: RT @faustianovich: Adiós a uno de los nombres clave de la ficción televisiva: William Blinn. Guionista, productor y creador de series como… - 5 years ago

@satrian: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@LisaMBeaudry: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@tdogmedia: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@k29664911: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 – Hollywood Reporter - 5 years ago

@FamousPixs: RT @TheWrap: William Blinn, a longtime writer responsible for "Purple Rain" and "Starsky & Hutch," died on Thursday. He was 83. - 5 years ago

@NYWriterM: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@DJRiter: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@BlogBookMark: Roots and Purple Rain Screenwriter William Blinn Dead at 83 - 5 years ago

@b3OC: RIP William Blinn - 5 years ago

@FrackoffF: William Blinn Dies: Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’ Was 83 – Deadline - 5 years ago

@zlabiz: William Blinn, Screenwriter on ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots,’ Dies at 83 – Hollywood Reporter - 5 years ago

@SorceressOfFilm: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@BioEstacionR: RT @EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was 83.​ - 5 years ago

@zlabiz: William Blinn, Screenwriter on ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots,’ Dies at 83 – Hollywood Reporter - 5 years ago

@EW: William Blinn, a veteran writer known for his work on 'Purple Rain,' 'Roots,' and 'Brian's Song,' has died. He was… - 5 years ago

@BenStillerTweet: William Blinn, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Creator and ‘Purple Rain’ Writer, Dies at 83 - Yahoo Entertainment - 5 years ago

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@CaseyCommon: He took the job writing the "Purple Rain" screenplay after going for a drive with Prince, who played "When Doves Cr… - 5 years ago

@Michell18798690: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@Sisal13: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - Hollywood Reporter… - 5 years ago

@nc__as: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@cowbellguy19: RT @THR: William Blinn, the two-time Emmy winner who penned the Prince-starring 'Purple Rain,' created 'Starsky & Hutch' and wrote for such… - 5 years ago

@chukdaddy28: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@S3GIT9: RT @vulture: Emmy-winning 'Roots' screenwriter William Blinn has died at the age of 83. - 5 years ago

@ninonaprea: William Blinn, Longtime Writer Who Created 'Starsky & Hutch,' Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@LadyCygnet: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@nc__as: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@zenosAnalytic: RT @MikeBarnes4: #RIP the great William Blinn. How's this for a screenwriting résumé: 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Fame,' 'Star… - 5 years ago

@MickiSatterlund: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@BloGoalcom: #William #Blinn, ‘#Brian’s Song’ and ‘#Roots’ #Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@dfriend: William Blinn, screenwriter of TV film events "Brian’s Song" and "Roots," dies at 83. He also was a writer of the… - 5 years ago

@chrisyanke: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

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@BetaSeries_News: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@sepinwall: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@deadpeoplecom: William Blinn is no longer with us - #WilliamBlinn #William #Blinn #rip - 5 years ago

@DaveKerner: RT @phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough, Root… - 5 years ago

@Variety_DMcNary: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@fyourcupcakes: RT @vulture: Emmy-winning 'Roots' screenwriter William Blinn has died at the age of 83. - 5 years ago

@4chpa: William Blinn, whose name was on most credits in the 70s and 80s, Dies: Screenwriter For ‘Brian’s Song’ And ‘Roots’… - 5 years ago

@tomleao: RT @vulture: Emmy-winning 'Roots' screenwriter William Blinn has died at the age of 83. - 5 years ago

@WittyHendrix: RT @vulture: Emmy-winning 'Roots' screenwriter William Blinn has died at the age of 83. - 5 years ago

@melissacain1: RT @Variety_TV: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@Ben1louis: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@aeirould: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@phil_rosenthal: #RIP William Blinn, who wrote the screenplay for “Brian’s Song.” I knew of Blinn’s work on TV’s Eight is Enough,… - 5 years ago

@satrian: RT @TheWrap: William Blinn, a longtime writer responsible for "Purple Rain" and "Starsky & Hutch," died on Thursday. He was 83. - 5 years ago

@DPriestRock: RT @TheWrap: William Blinn, a longtime writer responsible for "Purple Rain" and "Starsky & Hutch," died on Thursday. He was 83. - 5 years ago

@baldita: RT @vulture: Emmy-winning 'Roots' screenwriter William Blinn has died at the age of 83. - 5 years ago

@MajestyJames1: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@AnimeExBurst: RT @TheWrap: William Blinn, a longtime writer responsible for "Purple Rain" and "Starsky & Hutch," died on Thursday. He was 83. - 5 years ago

@Isabela91856432: RT @Variety: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@vulture: Emmy-winning 'Roots' screenwriter William Blinn has died at the age of 83. - 5 years ago

@Variety_TV: William Blinn, ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Roots’ Screenwriter, Dies at 83 - 5 years ago

@URBANTIAN: William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83 - Hollywood Reporter - 5 years ago

@TheWrap: William Blinn, a longtime writer responsible for "Purple Rain" and "Starsky & Hutch," died on Thursday. He was 83.… - 5 years ago

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