1950 - 2015 (Age 65)
Melissa Mathison, who was Oscar-nominated for original screenplay for Steven Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial" and also wrote "The Black Stallion," died Wednesday in Los Angeles after an illness, her brother Dirk Mathison confirmed, according to Variety. .For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
I just watched you and Steven’s Masterpiece. E.T. The beauty of this movie will shine for eternity. And thank you for it. Now the galaxy is yours to behold
Et Fan
July 13, 2025 | Outer Space, PALAU | Acquaintance
In honourable memory....
September 14, 2019
Valenda Newell
November 26, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Our deepest and heart felt condolences to the family.
Karen & Bobby Veitch
November 05, 2015 | Brownwood, TX | Fans & Friends
May the God of comfort give the Mathison familycomfort and peace.
John11:11-14
R R
November 13, 2015 | IL
RIP my Childhood Friend I called "Missy". We were BFF's in elementary school in Hollywood! Even in her youth she was SO SMART and SO FUNNY! Entertain the Angels in Heaven with your Loving and Whimsical Stories! Condolences to the Mathison and Ford Families.... Love from Sandy Crompton Selma formerly from the Hollywood Hills area...❤❤❤❤❤
Sandy Crompton Selma
November 12, 2015 | Woodbridge, VA
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Harry Simpson
November 11, 2015 | Buckeye, AZ
loved E.T and all her work, actually. she'll be missed and loved. rest in peace, melissa.
cianna ruble
November 10, 2015 | Pottsville, AR
Prayers for all her many friends, family and fans!!
Cheryl Bean
November 10, 2015 | Kountze, TX