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    Bill Wittliff passed away today

    For the literary crowd, as well as TX History enthusiasts, saw this news today. Screenwriter for Lonesome Dove, amongst many, many others. Also curated the Wittliff collection at Southwest Texas State (I know, I know it’s TX State now)


    #2
    His son is a member here.

    He had an amazing career and incredible talents. I'm a big fan of his photography work.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Casey View Post
      His son is a member here.

      He had an amazing career and incredible talents. I'm a big fan of his photography work.

      I did not know that. And agreed, absolutely incredible talent.

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        #4
        A multi-talented Texas legend for sure. His book of photographs from the making of Lonesome Dove has an honored place on many a Texas coffee table.

        (for those who didn't know, he wrote - or helped write - write the screenplay)

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          #5
          Texas legend. RIP

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            #6
            RIP to a Texas Legend who promoted Texas

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              #7
              One of the great ones. RIP Sir.

              Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk

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                #8
                Rip

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                  #9
                  I take my students to his collection at Tx State every year and several years back he happened to be there. He spoke to them and was extremely accommodating to each and every one as they asked questions. A true legend.

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                    #10
                    RIP sir. Always enjoyed viewing the Wittliff collection at the Alkek Library while attending Texas State. So cool seeing all the actual clothing and garments from Lonesome Dove

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                      #11
                      My wife got me this for Father's Day. Given I know Mr. Wittliffs son, I would have loved to have gotten it signed. I hate I missed that opportunity. Click image for larger version

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                        #12
                        His book of LD photos was the sign-in book at our wedding reception. Our first child is named Gus. His and McMurtry’s work is and has been an important part of my life. RIP sir. My condolences to his son and the rest of his family for their loss.

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