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03-09-2015, 2:38pm
Sam Simon, co-creator of 'The Simpsons,' dies at 59
Sam Simon, co-creator of ''The Simpsons''' died March 9 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 59. (AP)
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Sam Simon, best known as the creator of "The Simpsons" show, has died after a battle with colon cancer, his foundation announced. He was 59.
"It is with much sadness that we must let you know that Sam Simon has passed over," the Sam Simon Foundation, which Simon funded, announced on Facebook Monday. " We all miss him, and in his honor, we will continue bringing his vision to light through our work."
In addition to his show, Simon was known as an avid animal lover. The foundation in his name works with rescue dogs in a variety of programs.
Al Jean, a producer and writer for the show, was among those who remembered Simon on social media.
Simon's animated adult comedy show has been on the air continuously since 1989.
Actors and others involved in the show, as well as fans and loved ones, took to social media to honor Simon.
Sam Simon, co-creator of ''The Simpsons''' died March 9 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 59. AP
Sam Simon, co-creator of 'The Simpsons,' dies after battle with colon cancer | abc13.com (http://abc13.com/news/the-simpsons-creator-sam-simon-dies-at-59/550862/)
Sam Simon, co-creator of ''The Simpsons''' died March 9 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 59. (AP)
KTRK
Sam Simon, best known as the creator of "The Simpsons" show, has died after a battle with colon cancer, his foundation announced. He was 59.
"It is with much sadness that we must let you know that Sam Simon has passed over," the Sam Simon Foundation, which Simon funded, announced on Facebook Monday. " We all miss him, and in his honor, we will continue bringing his vision to light through our work."
In addition to his show, Simon was known as an avid animal lover. The foundation in his name works with rescue dogs in a variety of programs.
Al Jean, a producer and writer for the show, was among those who remembered Simon on social media.
Simon's animated adult comedy show has been on the air continuously since 1989.
Actors and others involved in the show, as well as fans and loved ones, took to social media to honor Simon.
Sam Simon, co-creator of ''The Simpsons''' died March 9 after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 59. AP
Sam Simon, co-creator of 'The Simpsons,' dies after battle with colon cancer | abc13.com (http://abc13.com/news/the-simpsons-creator-sam-simon-dies-at-59/550862/)