The Simpsons’ showrunner Al Jean paid his respects to Simon on Twitter this evening.
Co-creator of The Simpsons, Sam Simon, has passed away aged 59 after a long battle with colorectcal cancer, it has emerged this evening.
The Simpsons’ showrunner, Al Jean, revealed the sad news on Twitter this evening and paid his respects to the man to whom he said he owes everything and whose death he described as “an enormous loss”.
.@thesimpsons #everysimpsonsever Just heard terrible news of death of @simonsam. A great man; I owe him everything.
— Al Jean (@AlJean) March 9, 2015
.@thesimpsons #everysimpsonsever If you would like to honor Sam's memory, do something nice for the next animal you meet. An enormous loss.
— Al Jean (@AlJean) March 9, 2015
Simon was in the news in these parts recently for his part in saving the life of Benjy, a gay bull from Mayo who was destined for the slaughterhouse until Simon stumped up €6,250 of his own cash to have him rehoused in the Hillside Animal Sanctuary in England.
Simon was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and was given just months to live, but he has fought a long and courageous battle and his death will be mourned by the many millions of fans of The Simpsons around the world, including some pretty big ones in JOE Towers.
Thanks for help creating the best TV show ever made Sam.
Rest in peace.
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