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Dan McGrath, Emmy-Winning Writer for The Simpsons and King of the Hill, Dies at 61

Relatives reported a stroke at NYU Langone in Brooklyn.

Overview

  • His sister, Gail Garabadian, confirmed he died Friday at age 61.
  • On The Simpsons, he earned 50 writing credits and more than 20 producing credits, including the Emmy-winning episode “Homer’s Phobia.”
  • He spent 2002 to 2010 on King of the Hill with 11 writing credits and 28 producing credits.
  • Earlier in his career he wrote for Saturday Night Live, received a 1992 Emmy nomination, and frequently collaborated with Adam Sandler and Chris Farley.
  • Visitation is set for Monday at 5 p.m. at McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home in Brooklyn, with a Tuesday 10:30 a.m. service at St. Patrick’s Church; the family requests donations to Regis High School.