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Mar 9, 2015 · Sam Simon, a co-creator of The Simpsons and writer for the landmark shows Cheers and Taxi, has died at the age of 59.
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Sam Simon, the co-creator of the long-running animated series "The Simpsons," has died following a battle with colorectal cancer, according to a statement released by his foundation Monday. He was 59.
“It is with much sadness that we must let you know that Sam Simon has passed over,” said a post on the Sam Simon Foundation Facebook page. “We take comfort in knowing how many greetings he is receiving across that Rainbow Bridge. We love you Sam!”
Simon was a producer of the “The Simpsons,” “Cheers,” the “Drew Carey Show” and other series. He won nine Emmy awards for his work as a writer, director and executive producer on “The Simpsons,” according to Reuters.
After his cancer diagnosis, he began giving away his fortune to charities close to his heart, including PETA, which named their Norfolk, Virginia facility after him and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which named a vessel after him, TODAY reported in 2013. Simon also had bought at least two animals — a racehorse that was at risk of injury due to being over-raced and a bull that was being readied for slaughter. The combined cost of the animals was $67,800.
“I think Sam died with a smile on his face, knowing that elephants were on their way out of the circus, something that … he dreamt of and talked about all the time,” said PETA’s president, Ingrid Newkirk, in a statement. “I hope everyone who knew Sam or hears about his great kindness to veterans, to animals, and to all will do something kind themselves in his honor.”
Simon had already founded the Sam Simon Foundation before he started giving away his money which aims to save the lives of dogs “to enrich the lives of people,” according to the foundation’s website.
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Mar 9, 2015 · "The Simpsons" cocreator and producer, Sam Simon, died Monday following a battle with colon cancer.
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He died on March 8, 2015. Early life. Samuel Michael Simon was born on June 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, California. [3] . He grew up in Beverly Hills [1][4] and Malibu. [5] . Simon's family lived opposite Groucho Marx. [6] .
Mar 9, 2015 · LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sam Simon, a co-creator of Fox's long-running hit animated series "The Simpsons" and an ardent philanthropist for animals, died after a battle with colon cancer, his agent...
Mar 9, 2015 · The co-creator of the hit animated show The Simpsons has died aged 59. Sam Simon had been battling colon cancer, his agent said on Monday. Simon won seven Emmy awards for his work as a writer,...
Mar 9, 2015 · He was 59 and was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late 2012. “Simpsons” showrunner Al Jean also confirmed the news with a tweet on Monday. Simon shared seven Emmy Awards for “The Simpsons ...
