Sam Simon

Sam Simon (June 6, 1954 - March 8, 2015) was an American television producer and writer, most notable as one of the original developers of The Simpsons, along with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks. He is perhaps best known for his creation of many Simpsons characters.

Sam Simon
Simon at the 2008 World Series of Poker
Born	Samuel Michael Simon (1954-06-06)June 6, 1954 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	March 8, 2015(2015-03-08) (aged 60) Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, U.S.
Cause of death	Colorectal cancer
Occupation(s)	Director, producer, writer, boxing manager, philanthropist
Years active	1979–2015
Spouses	Jennifer Tilly (m. 1984–1991, divorced) Jami Ferrell (m. 2000; divorced)
Partner	Jenna Stewart

In late 2012, Simon was diagnosed with terminal colorectal cancer which later metastasized in his other organs, including his liver and kidneys.^[1] Simon died in his Los Angeles home from complications from the disease on March 8, 2015.^[2][3]

References

1. Eames, Tom (2013-03-20). "'The Simpsons' co-creator Sam Simon diagnosed with terminal cancer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
2. Yardley, William (2015-03-09). "Sam Simon, Who Helped Shape 'The Simpsons,' Dies at 59". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
3. Carmel Dagan (2015-02-09). "Sam Simon, Co-Creator of 'The Simpsons,' Dies at 59". Variety. Retrieved 2015-02-09.

Other websites

• Sam Simon on IMDb
• 60 Minutes interview with Sam Simon Archived 2013-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
• Sam Simon's Foundation for animal welfare Archived 2021-05-06 at the Wayback Machine