Buck Henry dead: the legendary graduate screenwriter dies at the age of 89

Buck Henry, the legendary screenwriter, TV icon and comic actor, died at the age of 89.

The acclaimed film screenwriter and Oscar-nominated writer died in Los Angeles after a glamorous 54-year career. He went on to co-create Intelligent before becoming a regular in the early years of Saturday Night Live.

The news of his death hits home with enthusiastic fans of the screenwriter who took the liberty to send her condolences and express her sadness.

One wrote: “Buck Henry was a pillar of American comedy. Writer, director, actor, genius. Rest in peace & in laughter. "

Another said: “Buck Henry, famous for being actually very intelligent and funny, was better than Buck Henry than most people still live in their chosen degree programs and professions. Rest in peace."

He became a familiar face for television viewers when he hosted the famous Saturday Night Live several times during the first five series

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