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Syd Field Obituary
A spokesman for Syd Field says the author died Sunday of a blood disorder at his home in California. He was 77.
Syd Field's book "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting" has been required reading in Hollywood since it was published in 1979. It has been translated into 23 languages and used in universities around the world.
Field wrote eight books on screenwriting and lectured across North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Spokesman Derek Christopher said Tuesday that Field was surrounded by friends and family, including his wife, Aviva Field.
"He enriched my life with his humor, his love and appreciation for the beauty in this world," Aviva Field told The Associated Press.
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March 8, 2017
What an amazing human being. Rest in peace and may you and the Lord watch over your beloved family and friends.
C.B.
Wendy Gunkel
June 19, 2016
Thank you for being the light and the inspiration I needed in my life have.
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Wendy Wells-Gunkel
June 19, 2016
You will always be my mentor in my film writing. You showed me how to write with passion and heart, write something with a good message. Your wise words and kindness will be missed forever, your teachings will live on forever in my writing. When I win my first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay I will be dedicating to you....
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Dave S
November 26, 2013
I met Syd in Toronto a few years ago and his seminar as well as when he was one of four speakers were both amazing. He helped unlock the writer in me and his books are golden to me. I am glad to have met him and have taken inspiration. Syd if I ever get a script optioned I will have you to thank!
November 26, 2013
MAY THE GOD OF COMFORT,COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GREIF.SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....
Lynn Isenberg
November 25, 2013
This is a sad day for Hollywood and global recipients of stories everywhere, which is everyone. As a former studio executive in Hollywood turned produced screenwriter and published author--it was and is always Syd Field's work which permeates the foundations of visual storytelling for the screen. His books remain on my shelf with their words of wisdom and as symbols of "can do" inspiration. This is a sad day and he was too young, yet what a powerful legacy he leaves in his wake to be felt and revered for generations.
Roger Caldwell
November 22, 2013
I only had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Field once, but it was one of the most enlightening conversations I've ever had on the subject of writing and will always be one my favorite memories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and I share in their loss--he was truly one of my heroes.
November 20, 2013
Psalm 147:3
R.A.
November 20, 2013
My condolences to the family. Please be comforted in knowing that soon death, pain and sorrow will be no more and everlasting life in a peaceful new world will take place.
michelle plakas-kaiser
November 20, 2013
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Laura
November 19, 2013
My condolence to the family.Continue to rely on GOD during this difficult time and know that he hears your prayers. ISAIAH 59:1
November 19, 2013
My condolences to the family. May God provide the Field family with strength and comfort during this time of bereavement.
DStallings
November 19, 2013
Rest in peace
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