# Deaths of prominent Argentine screenwriters

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-prominent-argentine-screenwriters
> Updated: 2026-10-17T19:55:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, Argentina lost two influential figures in the film and theater industries. 

Jorge Zuhair Jury, a prolific screenwriter, director, and author known for his creative partnership with filmmaker Leonardo Favio, died at age 89. His work often centered on rural life and marginalized individuals, contributing to classics such as ‘Juan Moreira’ and ‘Gatica, el Mono’.

Following this, Jorge Goldenberg, a prominent playwright, screenwriter, and educator, died at age 84. Goldenberg was recognized for his significant contributions to Ibero-American cinema, including work on ‘Plata dulce’ and ‘La estrategia del caracol’, as well as his influence on audiovisual training across Latin America.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Jorge Goldenberg, prominent Argentine screenwriter, dies at 84

Argentine screenwriter, director, and playwright Jorge Goldenberg has died at age 84, leaving a major legacy in Latin American cinema and theater.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-goldenberg-prominent-argentine-screenwriter-dies-at-84

### 2026-09-20: Jorge Zuhair Jury, influential Argentine screenwriter, dies at 89

Renowned Argentine screenwriter, director, and writer Jorge Zuhair Jury has died at 89, leaving a massive legacy in national cinema through his collaborations with his brother, Leonardo Favio.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-zuhair-jury-influential-argentine-screenwriter-dies-at-89

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