Khaberni - Emmy-winning comedic writer Dan McGrath, one of the prominent names behind the famous animated series The Simpsons, passed away on Friday, November 14th, after suffering a stroke, at the age of 61.
His sister, Gayle McGrath Garabedian, announced the news in a touching Facebook post, confirming that the family "is devastated by his loss."
McGrath was one of the main minds behind the scenes of the iconic animated series "The Simpsons".
The late writer began his career at Harvard University through The Harvard Lampoon, before moving into TV writing.
In 1992, McGrath received his first Emmy nomination for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL), but he won the award in 1997 for the episode "Homer's Phobia" from "The Simpsons", which was widely praised for its anti-homophobia message and considered one of the most important representations of the LGBTQ community on television, according to the "Mirror" newspaper.
Lasting Impressions in TV Comedy
McGrath wrote over 50 episodes of "The Simpsons", including famous and beloved episodes like "Time and Punishment", "Bart of Darkness", and "Treehouse of Horror IV". Although he joked that he was "fired twice" during his long tenure with the show, he also served as a producer for more than 20 episodes.
His talent was not limited to "The Simpsons"; he contributed to the writing of many other notable works such as Gravity Falls, King of the Hill, and SNL, and he worked on developing shows like Sammy.
Condolences poured in from his colleagues and friends who described him as a "gentle genius" who "pushed the boundaries of creativity wherever he went", confirming that his legacy will remain present and etched in the memory of generations who grew up on his comedic works.
