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Screenwriter William Wisher, Terminator 2 Co-Writer, Dies at 71

7/21/2026

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Screenwriter William Howard Peter Wisher Jr. died at his home on July 14 at age 71.
He co-wrote Terminator 2: Judgment Day with James Cameron after earlier work on The Terminator.
Wisher earned screenwriting credits on Judge Dredd, 13th Warrior and Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist.
He cameoed in The Terminator, Terminator 2 and The Abyss.
He is survived by wife Deborah and siblings.

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Screenwriter William Howard Peter Wisher Jr. died at his home on July 14 at age 71.
He co-wrote Terminator 2: Judgment Day with James Cameron after earlier work on The Terminator.
Wisher earned screenwriting credits on Judge Dredd, 13th Warrior and Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist.
He cameoed in The Terminator, Terminator 2 and The Abyss.
He is survived by wife Deborah and siblings.