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'Love Story' author Erich Segal dies at 72
[February 04, 2010] LONDON (AP) -- The daughter of "Love Story" author Erich Segal says her father has died at 72.
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Francesca Segal says her father died Sunday at his London home from a heart attack and a funeral was held Tuesday. "Love Story," a novel about a young couple dealing with love and bereavement, was turned into a film in 1970. The movie was nominated for seven Oscars, including best writer, best picture, best director and best actor and actress. It won only for best music. Segal was a fellow of Wolfson College at Oxford University. He is survived by his wife, Karen James, and daughters Francesca and Miranda. |
