It was a sweeping tale of two aging former Texas Rangers - the amiable Gus and cantankerous Call - on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. McMurtry wrote nearly 50 books - collections of essays and criticism and memoirs in addition to his novels - but “Lonesome Dove” had the most impact.

He also was nominated in 1972 for his adaptation of his novel “The Last Picture Show.” In addition to his Pulitzer Prize for “Lonesome Dove” in 1986, McMurtry won an Academy Award in 2006 with Ossana for the screenplay for “Brokeback Mountain” about the relationship between two gay cowboys. The cause was heart failure, according to publicist Amanda Lundberg, who said by email the author was surrounded by loved ones, including his wife Norma Faye and long-time writing partner, Diana Ossana, when he died on Thursday night. FILE PHOTO: Writers Diana Ossana (L) and Larry McMurtry accept the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for 'Brokeback Mountain' at the 78th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, March 5, 2006. His first published book, Horseman, Pass By, was adapted into the film 'Hud.' A number of his other novels also were adapted into movies as well as a television mini-series.Īmong many other accolades, in 2006 he was the co-winner of both the Best Screenplay Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Brokeback Mountain.'. He is the author of twenty-nine novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove, three memoirs, two essay collections, and more than thirty screenplays. Among many other accolades, in 2006 he was the co-winner of both the Best Screenplay Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Brokeback Mountain.' Larry McMurtry was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 3, 1936. His first published book, Horseman, Pass By, was adapted into the film 'Hud.' A number of his other novels also were adapted into movies as well as a television mini-series. Larry McMurtry was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 3, 1936.

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