His death was announced by son Eli Rivele and Wilkinson.
A published author, playwright and poet, Rivele shared a 30-year career with Wilkinson.
Throughout his screenwriting career, Rivele continued to write books and plays, with published works includingLt.
Stephen J Rivele, Will Smith in ‘Ali’Photography by Bain/Everett Collection
His play,The Wes and Jane Show,was staged at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in LA.
