LOS ANGELES - The family of Irving Ravetch says the screenwriter-producer has died at age 89 in Los Angeles after a lingering illness.

A statement from the family says Ravetch died Sunday at Cedars Sinai Hospital.

Ravetch and his wife, Harriet Frank Jr., received Oscar nominations for writing adapted screenplays for 1963's "Hud" and 1979's "Norma Rae." The couple also collaborated on "The Long, Hot Summer," "Hombre" and "Conrack," among other films.

The family says Ravetch is survived by his wife, a sister and a brother.- AP

Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

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Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

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