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Lee Server Obituary

May 27, 1953 - December 28, 2021 Author Lee Server (68), who died in Palm Springs, was born in Springfield, MA. A graduate of NYU Film School, his 2001 bio Robert Mitchum: Baby, I Don't Care was an LA Times Best Book of the Year" and one of "60 Greatest Film Books." Ava Gardner: Love Is Nothing (2006) received a glowing NYT review from Peter Bogdanovich, was a NYT Notable Book and a NYT, LA Times and USA Today bestseller. Server's last book Handsome Johnny: The Life and Death of Johnny Rosselli (2018) was praised by author Nicholas Pileggi.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 6, 2022.

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Dawn Spiwak

June 6, 2022

I just learned of Lee's passing. I'm shocked and sadden. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Terri, his family and friends. I really enjoyed working with Lee. He was so smart, creative and funny. No doubt he's now catching up with Miss Ava Gardner and learning more antics about her. I will certainly miss our MANY many chats and working with you. Rest in Paradise my friend. xo

Philip Tavlian

February 9, 2022

Lee's 1987 volume, "Screenwriter: Words Become Pictures," contributed immeasurably to American cinematic history.

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