Barry Blaustein, Writer for Eddie Murphy and 'Coming to America', Dies at 72

Barry Blaustein, a prolific writer known for his work with Eddie Murphy on 'Saturday Night Live' sketches like Buckwheat and Gumby, and for co-writing 'Coming to America' films, has died at 72.

12 May, 17:51 — 12 May, 17:51

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Barry Blaustein, Writer for Eddie Murphy on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the ‘Coming to America’ Films, Dies at 72

He and David Sheffield teamed on Buckwheat, Gumby and Mr. Robinson sketches and on scripts for Murphy’s ‘Nutty Professor’ movies as well.

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Barry Blaustein, Writer for Eddie Murphy and 'Coming to America', Dies at 72

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Barry Blaustein, Writer for Eddie Murphy on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the ‘Coming to America’ Films, Dies at 72

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