Jeremy Larner: key obituary facts
Is Jeremy Larner dead? Yes. Jeremy Larner died on February 24, 2026, at age 88.
Cause of death: Jeremy Larner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jeremy Larner known for?
Jeremy Larner was an American author and screenwriter (The Candidate, Drive, He Said), Oscar winner (1973).
More about Jeremy Larner
Born: March 20, 1937.
Occupations: Author, poet, journalist, speechwriter.
Jeremy Larner, the American author and screenwriter who won an Oscar in 1973 for Best Original Screenplay for The Candidate, died on February 24, 2026, at age 88.
Born Jeremy David Larner in Olean, New York, on March 20, 1937, he was also an author, poet, journalist and speechwriter. His screenplay credits included The Candidate and Drive, He Said.
Jeremy David Larner (March 20, 1937 – February 24, 2026) was an American author, poet, journalist, and speechwriter. He won an Oscar in 1973 for Best Original Screenplay, for writing The Candidate.