Writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, pictured in her New York home in 2010, died at age 71 on Tuesday, June 26. She is known for her romantic comedies with strong female characters.
Nora Ephron through the years —
Writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron, pictured in her New York home in 2010, died at age 71 on Tuesday, June 26. She is known for her romantic comedies with strong female characters.
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Ephron makes an appearance at a TechCrunch Disrupt event in New York on May 23, 2011.
Nora Ephron through the years —
Ephron makes an appearance at a TechCrunch Disrupt event in New York on May 23, 2011.
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Ephron speaks during the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010, in Culver City, California.
Nora Ephron through the years —
Ephron speaks during the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010, in Culver City, California.
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In 2009, Ephron attends the "Julie & Julia" premiere in New York. She directed the movie, which earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination.
Nora Ephron through the years —
In 2009, Ephron attends the "Julie & Julia" premiere in New York. She directed the movie, which earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination.
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Ephron attends the 101 Greatest Screenplays gala reception at the Writers Guild Theater on April 6, 2006, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Ephron attends the 101 Greatest Screenplays gala reception at the Writers Guild Theater on April 6, 2006, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Tom Hanks joins Ephron and husband Nicholas Pileggi in 2003 for the opening-night performance of her play "Imaginary Friends." Hanks starred in Ephron's films "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle."
Nora Ephron through the years —
Tom Hanks joins Ephron and husband Nicholas Pileggi in 2003 for the opening-night performance of her play "Imaginary Friends." Hanks starred in Ephron's films "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle."
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In 1998, Ephron arrives at the premiere of "You've Got Mail" in New York. In the movie, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play enemies who meet anonymously online and fall in love.
Nora Ephron through the years —
In 1998, Ephron arrives at the premiere of "You've Got Mail" in New York. In the movie, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play enemies who meet anonymously online and fall in love.
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