TV Writer, Caitlyn Jenner Co-Author, Dies at Runyon
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- William Hasley, a writer known for his work on TV series like “The Smurfs” and co-authoring an inspirational book with Caitlyn Jenner, was found dead on Runyon Canyon trail at age 78.
- The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed Hasley was pronounced dead at the scene after rescuers administered medical treatment.
- Born in Pittsburgh, Hasley had a diverse career spanning animation, motivational book writing, and television production, including collaborations with NBC, Oliver Stone, and Gerald Green.
- He authored and ghostwrote several motivational books and was involved in developing multiple TV pilots, as well as teaching writing at UCLA.
- Hasley was previously married to actress Robin Riker, and his death follows another recent fatality on the same hiking trail two weeks prior.