Bill Wittliff, a writer, filmmaker, photographer and founder of The Wittliff Collections at Texas State, died on Sunday, the University announced Monday.
Wittliff, who was raised in Blanco, is known for the 1980s television series “Lonesome Dove.” He also wrote screen plays for the 1981 movie “Raggedy Man,” which starred Sissy Spacek, the 1982 film “Barbarosa,” which featured Willie Nelson, and the 2000 blockbuster “The Perfect Storm,” starring George Clooney.
“It saddens me greatly to share that Dr. Bill Wittliff, a Texas State Hero, and a dear friend, passed away,” Texas State University President Denise Trauth said in a letter to the University community.
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