William Wisher, co-writer of Terminator 2 and The Terminator, dies at 71

Screenwriter William Wisher Jr., best known for helping shape two of cinema's most iconic sci-fi movies, has died at 71, according to reports from JoBlo and TheWrap.

Wisher was a longtime friend and frequent collaborator of James Cameron, co-writing both The Terminator and its blockbuster sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

His other notable writing credits include the Sylvester Stallone film Judge Dredd and The 13th Warrior. Details surrounding his death were not immediately provided by the outlets.