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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 9, 2015 13:21:27 GMT -6
deadline.com/2015/03/sam-simon-dead-the-simpsons-co-creatorcreator-was-59-1201389008/Sam Simon Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘The Simpsons’ Producer Was 59 Sam Simon, who developed The Simpsons in 1989 with Matt Groening and Al Jean and later became showrunner, died today after a very public battle with cancer. He was 59. His foundation made the announcement on Facebook. “It is with much sadness that we must let you know that Sam Simon has passed over. We all miss him, and in his honor, we will continue bringing his vision to light through our work at The Sam Simon Foundation. We take comfort in knowing how many greetings he is receiving across that Rainbow Bridge. We love you Sam!” Simon was diagnosed with coloractal cancer in late 2012 and had been giving away most of his fortune to save animals from harmful and abusive situations worldwide. Last year he gave Fusion exclusive access to the final months of his life, allowing the network to document “the powerful and emotional story of his fight in two battles — one against cancer and another for animal rights,” the network said then. Jean tweeted this today: Al Jean ✔ @aljean Follow .@thesimpsons #everysimpsonsever Just heard terrible news of death of @simonsam. A great man; I owe him everything. 11:28 AM - 9 Mar 2015
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