Prolific writer Nora Ephron dead at 71
Nora Ephron created strong female characters for films like "Silkwood" and "Sleepless in Seattle."
June 26th, 2012
09:18 PM ET

Prolific writer Nora Ephron dead at 71

(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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  1. jason83

    So sorry for the Mrs. Ephron's family and friends. Rest In Peace. 71 is way to young to leave this Earth, although she is in a much better place.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:40 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Colin

    From UK. Lovely films, hers and her parents. A shame. RIP.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:42 pm | Report abuse |
  3. Valerie

    Sincere condolences to family and friends of Ms Ephron. I especially enjoyed "Silkwood".

    June 26, 2012 at 9:42 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Col T

    I genuinely enjoyed her work. 'When Harry Met Sally' helped me to understand so much. Godspeed Nora.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:45 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Huck Cadbury

    I remember seeing her in interviews ,she was funny. She once advised women to" buy a really good swimsuit while in your twenties and then 'never take it off.'" . She said she feared old age and death, I related to her a lot. Sad she's gone.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:45 pm | Report abuse |
  6. james

    Why has modern medicine made no progress in finding answers for some (yes even some will do) for disease. It's like the Jerry Lewis telethon ..... the 405 freeway backed up with wheelchairs...but after trillions spent on research..nothing.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:45 pm | Report abuse |
  7. Jessica

    The beloved Nora Ephron, a gifted & talented writer will be sorely miss.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:48 pm | Report abuse |
  8. Nare Owen

    That is very sad news to hear may her soul rest in peace, I hope all her Family can stay strong, Remember God loves everyone.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:52 pm | Report abuse |
  9. dazzle ©

    Another talent gone too soon. Nora led her life her way and didn't let convention get in the way.

    June 26, 2012 at 9:59 pm | Report abuse |
  10. Jeff Frank (R-Ohio) "The Lunatic Fringe"

    "Silkwood" is a testimonial of nuclear activism for safety in nuclear facilities everywhere. Nora Ephron changed the nuclear industry forever, with this gut wrenching true story, of power, money, and greed, and how it took the life away from Karen Silkwood.
    Restr In Peace Nora Ephron. You now have a better home.

    June 27, 2012 at 12:11 am | Report abuse |
  11. Jacklyn Johnson

    Sure! Ill visit that page Christina; and share my memories with Nora there. We will miss you Nora!

    June 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm | Report abuse |
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