Dominick Dunne: Vanity Fair Writer and Crime Chronicler Dies at 83

Dominick Dunne was an American writer and television host. Born on October 29, 1925, in Hartford, Connecticut, he produced films including The Boys in the Band and The Panic in Needle Park.

After his daughter, actress Dominique Dunne, was murdered in 1982, he began covering high-profile trials for Vanity Fair, including those of O.J. Simpson, the Menendez brothers and Claus von Bulow. He wrote best-selling novels such as The Two Mrs. Grenvilles and hosted Power, Privilege and Justice.

He was the brother of writer John Gregory Dunne. Dunne died at his home in Manhattan on August 26, 2009, at age 83.

Achievements: Author of The Two Mrs. Grenvilles, Vanity Fair contributor.

Birth: October 29, 1925 - Hartford, Connecticut.

Profession: Writer and producer.

Interesting Facts: He wrote about the murder trial of his daughter's killer.