To me, his greatest moment will always be Dark Star.Sci-fi screenwriter Dan O'Bannon, whose film credits include Alien and Total Recall, has died aged 63.
The Writers Guild of America confirmed he passed away on Thursday in a Californian hospital.
He began his career in 1974 with the movie Dark Star, which he co-wrote with director John Carpenter.
O'Bannon continued writing sci-fi and horror pictures including Invaders from Mars, Bleeders and The Return Of The Living Dead, which he also directed.
Dan O'Bannon dies aged 63
Dan O'Bannon dies aged 63
Alien screenwriter Dan O'Bannon dies aged 63
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Re: Dan O'Bannon dies aged 63
Damn, that's a shame.
Seriously, 2009 is cursed for famous people.![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
Seriously, 2009 is cursed for famous people.
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Re: Dan O'Bannon dies aged 63
*Throwa hands up in the air* What the hell???