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LOS ANGELES, Nov 5, 2006 (UPI via COMTEX) -- "Kiss of the Spider Woman" screenwriter Leonard Schrader has died at a Los Angeles hospital from heart failure at the age of 62.
Known for his dark realistic screenplays such as "Spider Woman," that garnered him an Oscar nomination in 1985, Schrader died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Thursday after suffering from cancer and other ailments, the Los Angeles Times reported.
In addition to his memorable solo screenwriting endeavors, Schrader had enjoyed a successful career teaming with his brother, "Taxi Driver" screenwriter Paul Schrader, on films such as "The Yakuza" and "Mishima."
As of late, Leonard had taught at the University of Southern California and Chapman University, as well as for the American Film Institute.
"Simply put, Len loved his AFI fellows, and they loved him," said AFI Conservatory dean Robert Mandel. "He was an extraordinarily gifted teacher."
The Times said that Schrader is survived by both his brother and his wife, Chieko.
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