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Caitlyn Jenner's Ghostwriter Found Dead on Hike
10 Jun
Summary
- William Hasley, 78, died on Runyon Canyon trail.
- Air rescuers attempted to save Hasley but were unsuccessful.
- Hasley co-wrote Caitlyn Jenner's book 'Finding the Champion Within'.
William Hasley, a close friend and former ghostwriter for Caitlyn Jenner, has died. The 78-year-old was discovered on the popular Runyon Canyon trail in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 6. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
Los Angeles Fire Department air operations deployed rescuers to provide medical assistance. Despite their efforts, Hasley was pronounced dead at the location. The cause of his death is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office.
Hasley had a notable career in Hollywood, beginning in animation and writing for shows like 'The Smurfs.' He later collaborated with Caitlyn Jenner on her 1997 motivational book, 'Finding the Champion Within,' which was published during her time as Bruce Jenner.
