Overview

• Steve Pepoon, an Emmy-winning writer for The Simpsons and co-creator of The Wild Thornberrys, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2025, at age 68 in Paola, Kansas.
• Pepoon had been receiving treatment for cardiac amyloidosis, a rare heart condition, for two years prior to his death, according to his family.
• He won a Primetime Emmy in 1991 for writing the Simpsons episode 'Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment,' which explored ethical dilemmas through humor.
• In addition to his work on The Simpsons, Pepoon contributed to several other iconic TV shows, including ALF, Roseanne, and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.
• A celebration of life will be held at the Paola Community Center, and a scholarship fund is being established to support aspiring writers, theater artists, and filmmakers from his hometown.