Screenwriter who had stammer as a child wrote script about George VI, played by Colin Firth, overcoming speech impediment

David Seidler, best known for his Oscar-winning writing on The King’s Speech, has died aged 86, according to reports.

The London-born screenwriter, who had a stammer growing up, was inspired to write about the true story of how King George VI overcame his speech impediment with a speech and language therapist.

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