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Fay Kanin

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Fay Kanin has died. She was 95.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed Kanin's death Wednesday. She served as president of the U.S. film academy from 1979 to 1983.

Kanin was nominated for an Academy Award for 1958's "Teacher's Pet" alongside her husband and writing partner, Michael Kanin. The film starred Clark Gable and Doris Day.

Fay Kanin was also recognized for her television contributions, winning two screenwriting Emmys in 1974 and another for producing the TV special "Friendly Fire" in 1979.

Details on Kanin's survivors and cause of death were not immediately available.



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May beautiful memories of Ms. Kanin and scriptures from the Bible bring comfort and peace during this most time. B.Meill NO

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Dear Kanin family: I'm so sorry for your loss. May you have peace along with hope and confidence that in the near future all our loved ones will be resurrected to life again.

TO THE FAMILY, DURING THIS VERY SAD TIME PLEASE CONTINUE TO LEAN ON "THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT" 2ND COR.1 3-4.

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