She worked on films including 'Highlander II' and 'Menace II Society' before founding Create Now, which connects underserved kids with Hollywood.
Born on Feb. 12, 1950, Gurr was fluent in Spanish, French and Italian. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in broadcasting and film, then traveled around the world.Menace II SocietyAt Optimist Youth Homes in Highland Park, Gurr taught a screenwriting workshop to 30 incarcerated teenage boys, and many them learned how to read and write through her classes. She then led a screenwriting workshop at another juvenile detention facility., she launched Write Now in October 1996.
“Even though Jill is no longer with us, we are committed and even more focused on preserving her legacy and building on her vision to help underserved communities through the arts,” Create Now said in a statement.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Carlos Dunlap Sr., community leader and father of Carlos Dunlap II, dies in accidentSome heartbreaking news surfaced Sunday as ABC News 4 reported the passing of Carlos Dunlap Sr. — father of Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap II — following a vehicle-pedestrian...
Les mer »
Carlos Dunlap Sr., community leader and father of Carlos Dunlap II, dies in accidentSome heartbreaking news surfaced Sunday as ABC News 4 reported the passing of Carlos Dunlap Sr. — father of Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap II — following a vehicle-pedestrian...
Les mer »
Family, activists call for reward after 16-year-old girl found dead on side of freeway in South LAThe victim's family and community activists gathered to call on elected officials to establish a reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Les mer »
‘Her Life Did Matter:' Girl, 8, Killed by Stray Bullet in Little VillageCommunity activists expressed outrage and heartbreak Sunday following the death of an 8-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
Les mer »
How Jared Leto almost gave Al Pacino a heart attack. Boof!The actor reveled in going off script and improvising in 'House of Gucci.'
Les mer »
Chris Evans Joins Dwayne Johnson in ‘Red One’ for Amazon StudiosJake Kasdan will direct the holiday action adventure comedy, with Chris Morgan penning the script.
Les mer »