Robert Benton, the much-admired screenwriter turned director who co-wrote Bonnie and Clyde and received a pair of Academy Awards for his work on the best picture winner Kramer vs. Kramer, has died. He was 92. Benton died Sunday at his home in Manhattan, his longtime assistant and manager, Marisa Forzano, told The New York Times .

Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning writer-director of Kramer Vs. Kramer, died at his home on Sunday, his longtime assistant and manager Marisa Forzano confirmed to The New York Times. He was 92 years old.

Robert Benton, who helmed best picture winner “Kramer vs. Kramer” and collaborated on the screenplay for "Bonnie and Clyde," died Sunday in Manhattan.