Tom Mankiewicz, screenwriter of popular “James Bond” films such as “Live and Let Die” and “Diamonds Are Forever,” died on Saturday after battling with cancer. He was 68.

The writer-director just underwent a Whipple operation, a procedure to treat pancreatic cancer, three months ago.

The Mankiewicz family is highly respected in Hollywood, with his father Joseph L. Mankiewicz leading the pack. Joseph was the director of several classics such as “A Letter To Three Wives,” “The Barefoot Contessa” and “All About Eve.” Tom’s uncle, Herman J. Mankiewicz, co-wrote “Citizen Kane,” which is considered to be one of the greatest movies of all-time by many.

Tom was also known for his work in 2 “Superman” movies. He directed “Dragnet,” a movie released in 1987 and starred Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd, and a number of episodes of the television series “Hart to Hart.”

Tom is survived by his brother, sister, nephew and a lot of cousins who work in the film and tv industry as well.

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