William Blinn, Screenwriter on 'Purple Rain,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Roots,' Dies at 83

‘Brian’s Song,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Purple Rain’ screenwriter William Blinn dies at 83

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots' and 'Purple Rain' writer William Blinn dead at 83

William Blinn, the screenwriter behind immensely popular and thought-provoking films such as "Brian's Song," "Roots" and Prince's..