Dominick Dunne died.

[DesertFlower]

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2009/08/dominick-dunne-obituary.html

Dominick Dunne, a best-selling author and special correspondent for Vanity Fair, died today at his home in Manhattan. He was 83.

The cause of death was bladder cancer, said his son Griffin Dunne.

Dunne—who joined Vanity Fair in 1984 as a contributing editor and was named special correspondent in 1993—famously covered the trials of O. J. Simpson, the Menendez brothers, Michael Skakel, William Kennedy Smith, and Phil Spector, as well as the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. He wrote memorable profiles on numerous personalities, among them Imelda Marcos, Robert Mapplethorpe, Elizabeth Taylor, Claus von Bülow, Adnan Khashoggi, and Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. His monthly column provided a glimpse inside high society, and captivated readers.

His first article for the magazine appeared in March 1984—an account of the trial of the man who murdered his daughter Dominique. Throughout his life, Dunne was a vocal advocate for victims’ rights.

[grantcart]

1. an ironic connection to the Kennedy in laws.

[SeattleGirl]

2. Power, Privilege and Justice was one of my favorite shows.

I like true crime stuff.

Liked some of his writing too.

RIP, Mr. Dunne.

[DesertFlower]

3. yes. i liked it too.

another good man is gone. RIP.

[emilyg]

4. Yes.

RIP

[pleah]

5. :(