Robert Altman Dead at 81

In Memory

Inovative film director Robert Altman, noted for his bitting satire and overlapping dialouge, passed away monday night in a California hospital. Altman, whose film credits include M.A.S.H., Nashville, and the recent Praire Home Companion, reached the hight of his success during the 1970's. Though for some time he has been only a middeling box office draw, Robert Altman was a favorit among film critices and enjoyed a large cult following of devoted fans. Earlyer this year he recived his life time achevment award from the Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.