Oscar-Winner David Seidler, 'The King's Speech' Scribe, Dies at 86
March 17, 2024
Academy Award-winning screenwriter David Seidler has died at age 86.
Seidler passed away while on a fly-fishing trip in New Zealand, his favorite destination.
His personal experiences with a stammer inspired his Oscar and Bafta-winning work on 'The King's Speech'.
Seidler's contributions to the arts include a stage adaptation of 'The King's Speech' and various other projects.
At the time of his death, Seidler had ongoing projects, including a Broadway-bound stage version of 'The King's Speech'.
He leaves behind two adult children and a legacy that continues to influence the industry.
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The Guardian • Mar 17, 2024
Oscar winner David Seidler, writer of The King’s Speech, has died, say reports
Los Angeles Times • Mar 17, 2024
David Seidler, 'The King's Speech' screenwriter, dies at 86 - Los Angeles Times
Variety • Mar 17, 2024
David Seidler Dead: 'The King's Speech' Screenwriter Was 86
Evening Standard • Mar 17, 2024
The King’s Speech screenwriter and Oscar winner David Seidler dies