He died one of the creators of “The Simpsons” – Express

The writer Sam Simon, 59, died on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, a victim of colon cancer, diagnosed in late 2012. The name may not be familiar to you, but Sam Simon was one of the creators of the American series “The Simpsons”, which 25 years ago accompanies many families.

The cancer prognosis gave her first three to six months of life but Sam remained confident and even claimed that, although he was a “little misleading,” thought it would “be fine.” The writer ended up living two years after learning he had cancer.

‘ll be down in history as a writer who, according to some co-workers, has changed the way of seeing the writing of television series, including the comedy record. For many, his writing was “unique” and Sam “a genius”. During his career, received nine Emmy awards – seven of them in “The Simpsons” and two for his work in “Tracey Ullman Show” – and wrote episodes for series such as “Taxi,” “Cheers” and “Garry Shandling’s Show” before to participate in the creation of the famous animated series, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2014.

A “single” writer who leaves a legacy

In 1989 and together with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, Sam Simon developed and wrote some episodes for “The Simpsons”. Despite having been part of the American series only for four years, was enough to make it your brand. “I’m here to say that the great creative force behind” The Simpsons “was Sam Simon The tone, the history and the level of humor -. It was all developed by him,” said Ken Levine, one of the writers of the series, cited by magazine “Variety”.

He was also involved in the creative part and series design. Talents, Matt Groening, “will be missed.”

As writer, Sam also took part in the series “60 Minutes” in 2007 and most recently was executive consultant comedy Actor Charlie Sheen “Anger Management”, between 2012 and 2013.

Philanthropist towards animals

Sam Simon grew up in Beverly Hills. As a teenager, he decided to study at Stanford in the United States, and there became the main school cartoonist. After graduating in Psychology in 1977, began working for the US producer Filmation Studios, first as a cartoonist and then as a screenwriter.

In the last years of his life, Sam dedicated to animals. It was assumed as a lover and defender of these living things and created a foundation: the Sam Simon Foundation. “I think my passion for animals is based on the knowledge that these creatures feel and think, but do not talk and therefore are dependent on us,” said Sam, quoted by the magazine “Time”.

According to the newspaper “Business Insider”, Sam Simon donated 100 million dollars (92 million euros) to organizations that protect animals such as PETA, Save the Children and other charities .

Taxes and thanks to Sam Simon flooded the social networks, not only for his unquestionable talent but also for his generosity, enhancing their genuine humanitarian and animal rights. For some, his heart was so “great” as your sense of humor.