Marshall Brickman, the writer and director known for co-writing some of Woody Allen‘s earlier works, has died. He was 85. The Oscar winner’s daughter Sophie Brickman announced that her father died Friday in Manhattan,

Marshall Brickman, who collaborated with Woody Allen on three of his most famous films, died Friday in Manhattan. He was 85. Brickman's daughter confirmed his death to the New York Times. Brickman and Allen were the duo behind "Sleeper" (1973) "Annie Hall" (1977) and "Manhattan" (1979).

The duo won an Oscar for “Annie Hall.” Mr. Brickman went on to write Broadway shows, including “Jersey Boys,” and make movies of his own.