Sam Simon
1955–2015 (age 60)
television writer/producer
Biography
Sam Simon co-created "The Simpsons," shaping its irreverent humor and heartfelt satire as a writer and producer who pushed animated storytelling to new emotional depths.
He devoted his wealth and energy to animal welfare and other charities, using his love of life to lift up shelters and mentorship programs long after he stepped away from daily production.