Playwright Behind 'Lenny' Tribute to Controversial Comic Dies at 92

Julian Barry, writer of acclaimed play and film about Lenny Bruce, has died at age 92.
His works depicted Bruce as a groundbreaking truth teller who challenged norms.
The play opened on Broadway in 1971 and the movie followed in 1974.
Both incorporated large portions of Bruce's stand-up material.
Barry saw Bruce as a tragic hero with an important message of shared humanity.