Screenwriter and filmmaker Robert Klane, best known for his work on the Weekend at Bernie’s movies, has passed away.Per Variety, it’s been reported that Klane died in Woodland Hills, California, on Aug. 29 due to kidney failure. The writer’s death was confirmed with a statement given to the publication from Klane’s son, Jon, who noted, “Klane’s satirical and daring writing pushed the boundaries of good taste, while depicting the unfairness of life through themes of sex, family, madness and death.”Klane was born on Oct. 17, 1941. He published his first novel, The Horse Is Dead, in 1968, followed by Where’s Poppa? in 1970. The latter was adapted into a feature film written by Klane, which Carl Reiner directed. Klane’s novel Fire Sale was also developed into the 1977 feature film directed by Alan Arkin. Klane had also served as a screenwriter for other notable films, including The Man with One Red Shoe, National Lampoon’s European Vacation, Walk Like a Man, and Folks!. He also directed the 1978 film Thank God It’s Friday, which was penned by Armyan Bernstein.
Screenwriter and filmmaker Robert Klane, best known for his work on the Weekend at Bernie’s movies, has passed away.
Per Variety, it’s been reported that Klane died in Woodland Hills, California, on Aug. 29 due to kidney failure. The writer’s death was confirmed with a statement given to the publication from Klane’s son, Jon, who noted, “Klane’s satirical and daring writing pushed the boundaries of good taste, while depicting the unfairness of life through themes of sex, family, madness and death.”
Klane was born on Oct. 17, 1941. He published his first novel, The Horse Is Dead, in 1968, followed by Where’s Poppa? in 1970. The latter was adapted into a feature film written by Klane, which Carl Reiner directed. Klane’s novel Fire Sale was also developed into the 1977 feature film directed by Alan Arkin. Klane had also served as a screenwriter for other notable films, including The Man with One Red Shoe, National Lampoon’s European Vacation, Walk Like a Man, and Folks!. He also directed the 1978 film Thank God It’s Friday, which was penned by Armyan Bernstein.
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