“I am very sad to learn of Nora’s passing. She was a brilliant writer and humorist. Being her Harry to Meg’s Sally will always have a special place in my heart. I was very lucky to get to say her words. ”
— Billy Crystal in a statement to The Huffington Post, discussing the passing of screenwriter Nora Ephron. The scribe behind “When Harry Met Sally,” “Sleepess in Seattle” and “You’ve Got Mail” among others, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71.