Obituaries
Marvel Superhero Screenwriter Dies in St. Pete Beach
Known for his film scripts for 'Hulk' and 'The Fanatstic Four,' Michael France has died from complications related to diabetes.
Michael France, who was a superhero to fans of Marvel superhero films, has died, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The 51-year-old screenwriter penned film stories for Ang Lee's "Hulk" and "The Fantastic Four."
His sister, Suzanne France, confirmed that he died Friday at his St. Pete Beach home.
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Michael France suffered from complications related to his diabetes, Suzanne told the Tampa Bay Times.
France's screen credits also include: Renny Harlin's "Cliffhanger," which he co-wrote, and the 1995 Bond movie, "GoldenEye."
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In 2007, he bought the historic Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach, where he showed classic movies. But attendance was not what he anticipated, and France shut down the theater in 2012.
He is survivied by his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children.
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