(CNN) – Novelist, filmmaker and screenwriter Nora Ephron has died after a battle with leukemia, her publisher said Tuesday. She was 71.
"She brought an awful lot of people a tremendous amount of joy. She will be sorely missed," said the statement from Alfred A. Knopf.
Ephron's romantic comedies included the box office hits "When Harry Met Sally," and "Sleepless in Seattle," both of which earned her screenwriting Oscar nominations.
She was also nominated for an Oscar for writing "Silkwood," the story of anti-nuclear activist Karen Silkwood.
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R.I.P. Nora Ephron
She was of the greats who brought a sense of humor ad humanity to show business. She will be missed.
My family knew her for years. She did a lot for women in the industry and will be missed. RIP.
Her books were far better than her movies. Too bad.
She was so talented and lived such an amazing life, didn't even know she was sick. My condolences to her family and friends.
For women!!! A milestone of great achievement!!!'
Very gifted and talented person whose work will always be enjoyed.
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Loved your stuff Nora! RIP.
What a talent. Great books, great films.
I loathe hollywood and everything it represents but this is to young for a person to die....feel bad for her family!
71 is too young ? No, 14 is too young and Nora Ephron would be the first to say that.
My condolences to her family and friends...RIP Miss Ephron.
I loved her writing and movies. What a treasure she was.