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Screenwriting Legend Ron Friedman Dies at 93

9/24/2025

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Ron Friedman, 93, died of cardiopulmonary arrest in Woodland Hills, CA, on September 15, 2025.
He wrote for The Transformers: The Movie and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
In 1986, he opposed killing Optimus Prime, triggering fan reactions and affecting box-office.
He taught screenwriting at USC and Chapman University, and wrote for Bewitched and Happy Days.

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Ron Friedman, 93, died of cardiopulmonary arrest in Woodland Hills, CA, on September 15, 2025.
He wrote for The Transformers: The Movie and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
In 1986, he opposed killing Optimus Prime, triggering fan reactions and affecting box-office.
He taught screenwriting at USC and Chapman University, and wrote for Bewitched and Happy Days.